These drugs cannot be transported through Poland: list of prohibited and permitted drugs

What medicines can be transported across the border / photo ua.depositphotos.comMany Ukrainians travel abroad for various reasons – temporary residence, recreation, work, etc. Given the fact that sometimes it is very difficult to get to a doctor and get the necessary medical drugs, citizens of Ukraine try to stock up on drugs, in connection with this, the question arises: “Is it possible to transport drugs across the border?”

The fact is that medicinal products may be prohibited from free sale in the country where you are going, so appropriate documents may be required for them. Otherwise, they may be seized, or even the unsuccessful tourist may be accused of smuggling. In connection with this, we looked at which medicines can be taken abroad.

What medicines can be transported across the border of UkraineIt turns out that not all drugs that can be freely bought in Ukraine can be exported from our country. In this case, it is interesting, and which medicines can be transported across the border.

It turns out that the list is quite extensive, but the number of drugs should cover only your needs.

Every tourist can take over-the-counter drugs with him, namely:

• painkillers;
• antihistamines;
• antiseptics;
• simple cold remedies, including throat lozenges, nasal sprays, etc.;
• remedies for gastrointestinal disorders.

In addition, prescription drugs can be transported, but a valid prescription is required for them. In addition, the amount of medication should not exceed that specified in the prescription.

It is also possible to transport nutritional supplements, vitamins and vital drugs, for example, insulin.

What medicines can be transported across the border of PolandUkrainians often choose Poland for work or as a convenient point for travel. In this regard, it is important to know which medicines can be transported across the border.

Yes, only medicines that do not have a strong effect can be imported to Poland – we wrote about them above. If there is a need to take more serious drugs with you, then to avoid problems, you need a prescription.

In this connection, the question arises: “Can you take pills abroad in hand luggage?”. If you plan to use the plane, first of all carefully study the rules of the airline. They often allow you to take with you on board drugs that will be needed during the flight and in strictly necessary quantities.

To avoid misunderstandings, it is necessary to warn the flight attendant about the presence of medication. If it is prohibited in this airline to carry in hand luggage medicines, for example, antibiotics, then it is necessary to have with you documents confirming the need for their use. We wrote about such documents below.

What medicines cannot be transported across the borderWe have dealt with medicines that can be taken with you abroad, but there are drugs that may cause problems. In this case, the question arises, which medicines cannot be transported across the border.

It is forbidden to import drugs containing codeine or ephedrine into the countries of the European Union. In this regard, it is recommended to carefully study the composition of medicines, otherwise they will be confiscated and a fine will be issued.

If such drugs are vital and cannot be replaced by anything else, they must be declared when crossing the border.

To do this, you should prepare the following documents:

• a copy of the medical card;
• recipe;
• a check confirming the legal purchase of drugs in a pharmacy;
• a certificate indicating the diagnosis, the name of the prescribed drug, the period of administration, and the dosage. The document must be signed by the attending physician and the head physician.

All documents will have to be translated into English.

Earlier, UNIAN wrote that it is possible for a boy to go abroad during the war at the age of 17.

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