Pain Medication into Dubai
Apr 19, 2014, 10:01 pm
#2
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Narcotics are not permitted in the UAE. I am not sure if Tramadol is considered a narcotic, but I would suggest contacting their consulate or embassy in your country for a definitive answer. Also look at http://www.uaeinteract.com/travel/drug.asp
Apr 20, 2014, 7:19 am
#3
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Looks like it's on the list of banned drugs to me. It appears you can bring it into the country as a prescribed medication but if they're serious about the documentation required it sounds like it'll be more than a note from your doctor.
Apr 20, 2014, 10:07 am
#4
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notes here from the Ministry of HEalth
MINISTRY OF HEALTH UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Directorate of Drug Control
Guidelines for the Customs control at Airports. Seaports Post offices and by road etc for the importation of medicines for personal use .
Resident and non resident patients should not bring narcotic medicines into the country without the prior approval from the Ministry of Health.
Each case will be studied and approved. A valid prescription and medical report from the concerned hospital or department will be required.
Medicines that arrive in the country via postal courier can not be released to the patient unless the above requirements are fulfilled.
(Containing a substance listed in the current version of the International
Convention on Psychotropic substances 1971 2 Containing a substance listed in the current version of the single Convention on Narcotic drugs )
Guidelines for the Customs control at Airports. Seaports Post offices and by road etc for the importation of medicines for personal use .
Resident and non resident patients should not bring narcotic medicines into the country without the prior approval from the Ministry of Health.
Each case will be studied and approved. A valid prescription and medical report from the concerned hospital or department will be required.
Medicines that arrive in the country via postal courier can not be released to the patient unless the above requirements are fulfilled.
(Containing a substance listed in the current version of the International
Convention on Psychotropic substances 1971 2 Containing a substance listed in the current version of the single Convention on Narcotic drugs )