Is there a lot of allergy meds at the convenience stores?
Feb 5, 2018, 6:46 pm
#16
Join Date: Oct 2015
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Feb 5, 2018, 6:48 pm
#17
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Frensham, Lincolnshire
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In 2006 I discovered Stonarhini's main ingredient is a medical grade datura derivative. I read this just as the plane got to ~30,000 feet and I'd downed my second Moscow Mule. I took double the suggested dose ("because Japanese meds are weak" (ha!)) and then spent the next 3 hours of the flight to Singapore basically tripping balls.
Feb 6, 2018, 11:52 am
#18
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
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Yes, pseudoephedrine is something I wouldn’t want to bring with me. The OP says he takes Claritin and Zyretec generics, so I assume regular loratadine and ceterizine. If someone had an unopened box of that from a pharmacy, I can’t imagine that being a problem.
I take Aerius (desloratidine) and travel everywhere with that.
I take Aerius (desloratidine) and travel everywhere with that.
Feb 7, 2018, 9:09 am
#19
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota,USA
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In 2006 I discovered Stonarhini's main ingredient is a medical grade datura derivative. I read this just as the plane got to ~30,000 feet and I'd downed my second Moscow Mule. I took double the suggested dose ("because Japanese meds are weak" (ha!)) and then spent the next 3 hours of the flight to Singapore basically tripping balls.
Feb 7, 2018, 11:44 pm
#20
Join Date: Feb 2013
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If you bring in Sudafed (the original pseudoephedrine kind), don't declare it and get caught with it, it's highly debatable as to whether/not you should get into trouble. One could start out by saying "this is a common OTC medicine in US for cold/congestion" and, depending on how the conversation goes, remind the officer that the rule says one can bring in med with pseudoephedrine as long as it doesn't exceed 10% (and show the document). At this point, the question becomes whether your Sudafed is <10% pseudoephedrine. But then how do you define concentration with a pill? That 10% stipulation is rather goofy. The officer might then not know what to do and may just decide to confiscate it. But it's difficult to justify them prosecuting/deporting you for not declaring something that was listed as arguably permissible on the Japanese customs document. I'm not suggesting it's fine to bring in Sudafed. I'm just saying it may not be conclusive that Sudafed is not allowed into Jpn.
Feb 9, 2018, 9:33 pm
#21
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Frensham, Lincolnshire
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You're suggesting someone try arguing with a Customs officer? I strongly urge you to try and it and let us know how you get on. Once you get out, that is.
Feb 9, 2018, 11:31 pm
#22
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I did not suggest that. My point was it's debatable as to whether Sudafed is even a restricted item for a visitor to Jpn. I didn't make any suggestion beyond that. If you misunderstood, maybe I should've made things clearer. But I really don't care for your aggressive tone.