Can I take Gaviscon to Dubai?

Bringing medication into the UAE You must also carry the prescription for the quantity (max 3 months' supply) of the medicine that you are bringing into the UAE. All other medication (prescription for uncontrolled medication and over the counter medication) does not need prior approval from MoH.



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The UAE embassy advice says: “Individuals may bring medicine into the country for their personal use. Up to three months' supply of a prescription item can be brought into the country by a visitor and 12 months' supply by a resident if they can produce a doctor's letter or a copy of the original prescription.”

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You must also carry the prescription for the quantity (max 3 months' supply) of the medicine that you are bringing into the UAE. All other medication (prescription for uncontrolled medication and over-the-counter medication) does not need prior approval from MoH.

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Pack medications in a carry on in case your luggage is lost or delayed. Keep medicines in their original, labeled containers. Ensure that they are clearly labeled with your full name, health care provider's name, generic and brand name, and exact dosage.

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Paracetamol is not featured on the MoH's list of controlled drugs4, so you should be able to take it into Dubai. However, if you are ever unsure then check with your doctor. Codeine is a controlled drug in the UAE, so you will need permission to take co-codamol (paracetamol and codeine) into the country.

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As mentioned, you don't need to have your pills in their original bottles under TSA guidelines. However, when traveling out of the country, having those pills in their original prescription bottles may make the customs process smoother and simpler.

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Ask your doctor for a letter on their letterhead explaining your medical treatment and necessity, translated into the host country's language, if necessary. Pack enough medication to last the length of your trip and no more than personal-use quantities.

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