Meclizine in Japan: Travelmin 1 and Dramamine Less Drowsy
Meclizine: how it is named on Japanese boxes, the product in this database that contains it, how its dose compares with US labels, and the rules for bringing it into Japan and taking it home. On 3 October 2026, PMDA's search of OTC package inserts returned 27 products containing meclizine.
What it is called on Japanese boxes
How meclizine is written on Japanese boxes, with the official English name from the JAN database or the Japanese Pharmacopoeia.
| Official English name | Name on Japanese boxes | Listed in |
|---|---|---|
| Meclizine Hydrochloride | 塩酸メクリジン | JAN |
Meclizine in Japanese products
The amount of meclizine per dose and per day, as each package insert sets it.
On 3 October 2026, PMDA's search of OTC package inserts returned 27 products containing meclizine.
| Product | Amount | Most a day for adults | Class on the box |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travelmin 1 | 50 mg per dose of 1 tablet | 50 mg (1 dose a day) | 第2類医薬品 |
Each package insert sets its own dose. Follow the directions and dosage on the box you buy.
Japanese doses and US labels
US doses come from the OTC labels on DailyMed.
| Product | Where | Amount | Most a day for adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travelmin 1 | Japan, package insert | 50 mg per dose of 1 tablet | 50 mg (1 dose a day) |
| Dramamine Less Drowsy | US, OTC label | 25 mg per tablet | 1 to 2 tablets once daily (the label gives no separate 24-hour maximum) |
Follow the directions and dosage exactly.That is the wording of the Japanese package inserts. The table lines up what each product's own directions say; it is not a guide to how much to take.
The directions on the US labels, as printed
Bringing it into Japan
Medicine with meclizine that you bring for your own use counts towards Japan's supply limits for medicine.
Taking it home
Frequently asked questions
Is meclizine sold over the counter in Japan?
On 3 October 2026, PMDA's search of OTC package inserts returned 27 products containing meclizine. In this database: Travelmin 1.
How much Meclizine Hydrochloride is in Travelmin 1?
50 mg per dose of 1 tablet, and at most 50 mg (1 dose a day) by its package insert.
How does Travelmin 1 compare with Dramamine Less Drowsy?
Travelmin 1: 50 mg per dose of 1 tablet, at most 50 mg (1 dose a day) (Japanese package insert). Dramamine Less Drowsy: 25 mg per tablet, at most 1 to 2 tablets once daily (the label gives no separate 24-hour maximum) (US label). Each product's directions apply only to that product.
Related items
PMDA package insert search (Japanese)
Sources for this page
- PMDA (Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency) OTC and guidance-required drug package insert search (一般用医薬品・要指導医薬品 添付文書等情報検索)checked October 3, 2026
- National Institute of Health Sciences Japanese Accepted Names for Pharmaceuticals (JAN) databasechecked October 3, 2026
- PMDA (Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency) トラベルミン1: package insert (添付文書)checked October 3, 2026
- DailyMed (US National Library of Medicine) Dramamine Less Drowsy: Dramamine Less Drowsy labelchecked October 3, 2026
Compiled by Japan Japan !! · Updated October 3, 2026