Can I take my prescription drugs to Egypt?


Can I take my prescription drugs to Egypt? In order to prove a traveler should be able to keep the medication, generally speaking, travelers should always carry: The drug in its original packaging (the original bottle/box with the Rx label) A letter from the prescribing doctor noting the medication, its purpose, and its required dosage.


How can I prevent stomach problems in Egypt?

PHE issues advice to people travelling to Egypt
  1. where possible, avoid eating salads and uncooked vegetables.
  2. only eat fruit they can peel.
  3. avoid unpasteurised milk, cheese and ice cream.
  4. avoid food that has been left uncovered in warm environments and exposed to flies.


Should I take cash or card to Egypt?

Cash is King in Egypt For best rates go to the nearest currency exchange shops or banks, and these are readily available across all Egyptian cities. Exchange shops have shorter waiting lines than banks. NOTE: you now need your passport with you at both exchange shops and banks.


What vaccinations do you need for Egypt?

In addition to being up to date on routine vaccines, travelers to Egypt should obtain hepatitis A and B, typhoid, and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines.


Do you put prescription drugs in hand luggage?

You can bring your medication in pill or solid form in unlimited amounts as long as it is screened. You can travel with your medication in both carry-on and checked baggage. It's highly recommended you place these items in your carry-on in the event that you need immediate access.


Do I need a doctor letter to take medication abroad?

Ask your doctor for a letter on their letterhead explaining your medical treatment and necessity, translated into the host country's language, if necessary. Pack enough medication to last the length of your trip and no more than personal-use quantities.


Can you bring prescription pills on a plane internationally?

You can bring your medication in pill or solid form in unlimited amounts as long as it is screened. You can travel with your medication in both carry-on and checked baggage. It's highly recommended you place these items in your carry-on in the event that you need immediate access.


Does TSA check your pills?

Medication is usually screened by X-ray; however, if a passenger does not want a medication X-rayed, he or she may ask for a visual inspection instead. This request must be made before any items are sent through the X-ray tunnel.


What happens if drugs are found in checked luggage?

When drugs are confiscated in airports, TSA officers usually refer to law enforcement to secure the confiscated substances and store them in a warehouse known as a crime laboratory. Here, the drugs will be tested, organized, and shelved for trials.


What is not allowed in a carry-on bag?

Firearms, ammunition, and fireworks are prohibited, as are all knives and safety razors (including pocket knives and Swiss Army knives). Straight razors and replacement blades for straight razors are also not allowed. Most tools also cannot be packed in carry-on luggage, as they have the potential to cause harm.


How do I pack prescription drugs for international travel?

Include your prescription and over-the-counter medicines in your travel health kit and take enough to last your entire trip, plus extra in case of travel delays. Pack medications in a carry on in case your luggage is lost or delayed. Keep medicines in their original, labeled containers.