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Medications & Health Products

Prescription drugs, OTC products, controlled substances, supplements.

Items in this category

  • Narcotics / Controlled

    Prohibited
    Limits
    Requires prior approval and/or import permit in most countries.

    Country-specific exceptions may override the default status. See country pages for details.

  • Over-the-Counter

    Allowed
    Notes
    Some OTC ingredients (pseudoephedrine, codeine) restricted in Japan, UAE, Singapore.

    Country-specific exceptions may override the default status. See country pages for details.

  • Prescription Medications

    Declare required
    Limits
    Bring up to 30–90 days personal supply (varies).
    Documentation
    Original prescription + doctor's letter recommended.
    Declaration
    Always declare controlled substances.

    Country-specific exceptions may override the default status. See country pages for details.

  • Vitamins & Supplements

    Allowed
    Notes
    Quantities above personal use may trigger commercial assessment.

    Country-specific exceptions may override the default status. See country pages for details.