# Santen サンテメディカル12 12mL

- Name: Sante Medical 12 / サンテメディカル12 / 参天 Sante Medical 12 眼药水 12mL
- Brand: Santen / 参天製薬
- Category: OTC Medicines & Health Goods
- Page: https://bestjapanbuy.com/en/p/santen-medical-12-12ml/
- Updated: 2026-10-24

As of 2026-10-24, the lowest online price on Kakaku.com is JP¥661 (incl. tax); of the 21 destinations we check, it is restricted in all 21.

Santen eye drops (Class 2 OTC drug) with 12 active ingredients. The package insert lists eye strain, conjunctival redness, blurry vision, itchy eyes, and more. Not for use while wearing soft contact lenses (per the insert); the 12mL bottle fits in a carry-on liquids bag.

- Good for: Heavy screen users who want Japanese eye drops with many ingredients
- Not for: People who want to use drops with soft contact lenses in

## Price in Japan

- Japan reference price incl. tax (Lowest online price, shipping not included): JP¥661
- Tax-free / after refund: JP¥601
- Flights: Allowed with conditions

## Taking it home (by destination)

| Destination | Result | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mainland China | △ Restricted | Medicines: reasonable amounts for personal use only; keep the original packaging and leaflet |
| Hong Kong | △ Restricted | Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging. |
| Macao | △ Restricted | Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging. |
| Taiwan | △ Restricted | Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging. |
| Singapore | △ Restricted | Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging. |
| South Korea | △ Restricted | Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging. |
| United States | △ Restricted | Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging. |
| Thailand | △ Restricted | Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging. |
| Malaysia | △ Restricted | Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging. |
| Philippines | △ Restricted | Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging. |
| Vietnam | △ Restricted | Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging. |
| Indonesia | △ Restricted | Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging. |
| India | △ Restricted | Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging. |
| Australia | △ Restricted | Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging. |
| New Zealand | △ Restricted | Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging. |
| Canada | △ Restricted | Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging. |
| United Kingdom | △ Restricted | Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging. |
| Germany | △ Restricted | Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging. |
| France | △ Restricted | Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging. |
| Italy | △ Restricted | Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging. |
| Spain | △ Restricted | Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging. |

## Specs

| Item | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Santen / 参天製薬 |
| Model | サンテメディカル12 12mL |
| Type | Eye drops |
| Japanese drug classification | Class 2 OTC drug (第2類医薬品) |
| Contains ephedrine-type / codeine-type ingredients (per ingredient list) | No |
| Volume / count | 12mL |
| Main ingredients (per package) | Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12), neostigmine methylsulfate, taurine, tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride, etc. (12 active ingredients) |

## Reviews

TBD

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I take Santen サンテメディカル12 12mL home from Japan?

Of the 21 destinations we check, it is restricted in all 21.

### How much is the Santen サンテメディカル12 12mL in Japan tax-free?

As of 2026-10-24, the lowest online price on Kakaku.com is JP¥661 including tax. Tax-free or after the refund it is JP¥601. It costs less than JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) on its own, so you need to combine purchases at one store on one day to buy tax-free. From Nov 1, 2026, you pay the tax-included price in store and get the tax refunded when you leave Japan (a fee may apply).

### Where can I buy the Santen サンテメディカル12 12mL in Japan?

Sold at drugstores and pharmacies in Japan. The price we list is from Kakaku.com (2026-10-24); prices in store may differ.


## Sources

- Specs: [Santen Pharmaceutical official site](https://www.santen.com/jp/healthcare/eye/products/otc/sante_medical_12)
- Specs: [PMDA OTC drug details](https://www.pmda.go.jp/PmdaSearch/otcDetail/300237_J1601000224_01_02)
- Specs: [Kakaku.com specifications page](https://kakaku.com/item/K0000950638/spec/)
- Japan price: [Kakaku.com](https://kakaku.com/item/K0000950638/) (2026-10-24)

> Data from BestJapanBuy (bestjapanbuy.com). Please credit and link to the page when using it. Prices are for reference only; check in store.
> Translated with AI; the Chinese version is authoritative.