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Japan price incl. taxJP¥661
Tax-free price (paid in store)JP¥601
In USD≈ US$4
⚠️ Needs JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) at one store on one day
 Japan consumption tax 10% (food 8%)

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Santen Sante Medical 12

サンテメディカル12 · サンテメディカル12 12mL

Price JP¥661 · tax-free JP¥601
Flights Allowed with conditions
Source Kakaku.com · 10-24
OTC Medicines & Health Goods

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.

BestJapanBuyData updated 2026-10-24 · sources at the end

Lowest online price (incl. tax) JP¥661 (shipping not included). At a tax-free shop you pay the tax-free price JP¥601 at the register (≈ US$4).Below the threshold on its own: you need JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) at one store on one day to buy tax-free. How the new tax-free refund works ›

Customs rules differ by country and region. Will it work in your country? →

Flights: Allowed with conditions. Liquids/gels: on international flights, carry-on containers must be ≤100ml each, ≤1L total, in one resealable clear bag per person; check anything over 100ml

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

Sold at drugstores and pharmacies in Japan. Find the nearest store.

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Edited 2026-10-24 · prices for reference only · names: Sante Medical 12 / サンテメディカル12

Japan price and tax refund

Price in Japan

Lowest online price
JP¥661
Tax-free price
JP¥601
In USD (reference)
≈ US$4

Japan price: Kakaku.com, 2026-10-24 (shipping not included)
Below JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) on its own: combine purchases at one store on one day to buy tax-free
USD rate JP¥1 = US$0.006377 (2026-10-23) · Prices are for reference only; check in store.

How tax-free shopping works

Until Oct 31, 2026: show your passport at a tax-free shop and pay the tax-free price at the register (at least JP¥5,000 excl. tax per store per day).

Calculate the refund · New tax-free rules explained

Specs

BrandSanten / 参天製薬
Modelサンテメディカル12 12mL
TypeEye drops
Japanese drug classificationClass 2 OTC drug (第2類医薬品)
Contains ephedrine-type / codeine-type ingredients (per ingredient list)No
Volume / count12mL
Main ingredients (per package)Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12), neostigmine methylsulfate, taurine, tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride, etc. (12 active ingredients)

Spec sources: Santen Pharmaceutical official site, PMDA OTC drug details, Kakaku.com specifications page

Taking it home: country by country

Customs rules differ by country; check your own customs authority before you travel. Pick your country to put it at the top.

Country / regionResultWhat to know
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.

Flights (all destinations): Allowed with conditions: Liquids/gels: on international flights, carry-on containers must be ≤100ml each, ≤1L total, in one resealable clear bag per person; check anything over 100ml

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Where to buy

In Japan

Sold at drugstores and pharmacies in Japan.

Find the nearest store

Japanese phrases to show staff · Checkout checklist · Calculate the price after refund

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. See the table "Taking it home: country by country" on this page for each country and region.

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.

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