Travel Health and Fitness - A list of where each type of medicine would be prohibited?

Is there someplace that lists in which country a certain medicine or compound is prohibited?

e.g. Anything with Codeine will be confiscated when you try to enter Japan

I'm going to the doctor yet again tonight and I feel I will be getting a whole schlew of pills and drops and I don't wanna have any troubles overseas:(

I actually don't know. Hopefully someone can help you. And if you do find a source, I hope you'll post a link so others can check it as well.

Cheers.

I'd suggest that you check the US State Department International Travel site for the country, and also checking with that country's embassy or consulate to verify.

Don't most countries allow prescription medications, prescribed by a physician in their original containers for personal use? I know you can't buy certain medications in some countries or bring in over the counter meds that contain certain drugs (like codien), but a legally prescribed medication in your name should be ok.

Don't most countries allow prescription medications, prescribed by a physician in their original containers for personal use? I know you can't buy certain medications in some countries or bring in over the counter meds that contain certain drugs (like codien), but a legally prescribed medication in your name should be ok.

According to the US Embassy in Japan website (http://japan.usembassy.gov/e/acs/tacs-medimport.html):

Some U.S. prescription medications cannot be imported into Japan, even when accompanied by a customs declaration and a copy of the prescription. Japanese customs officials have detained travelers carrying prohibited items, sometimes for several weeks. Japanese customs officials do not make on-the-spot "humanitarian" exceptions for medicines that are prohibited in Japan.

Generally, up to one month's supply of allowable prescription medicine can be brought into Japan. Travelers must bring a copy of their doctor's prescription as well as a letter stating the purpose of the drug. Travelers who must carry more than one month's supply (except prohibited drugs and controlled drugs), or are carrying syringes (pumps), are required to obtain a so-called "Yakkan Shoumei", or an import certificate in advance, and show the "Yakkan Shoumei" certificate with your prescription medicines at the Customs.

I might email a pharmacist in the country in question with a list of my prescribed drugs and their chemical names. Either that or contact my local Embassy.