You can bring medication into Malaysia as long as it's only for personal use and the supply doesn't exceed one month's use. Other medications such as paracetamol, antidiarrhoeals and antibiotics won't be a problem but if you're at all concerned about your medication, check with the Indonesian embassy.įor a fee, they can write you a Certified Letter of Approved Medicines, but their website warns: 'The letter is neither for legality purpose nor providing guarantee that you will be exempted from any checks and legal consequences that may arise.'ĭid you know you're not allowed to bring chewing gum into Singapore unless it's Singapore-registered medicinal chewing gum, like nicotine gum or oral dental gum? Malaysia Some Australian prescription medications (including strong painkillers such as morphine and codeine, sleeping pills and medications for ADHD) are considered illegal narcotics under Indonesian law. If you're traveling to (or transiting through) countries with strict drug laws, check with the country's embassy to make sure your medication is not a restricted drug.
It's also a good idea to carry a letter from your doctor explaining what the medications are (using generic names) and what they're for, as well as any dosage instructions. When you travel, you should carry all medications (even vitamins) in their original packaging, along with the original prescription. The regulations for prescription and even over-the-counter medicine like painkillers and cold and flu tablets vary from country to country, so always check the rules for where you're travelling to. Find out more about fact-checking at CHOICE.
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