What medications are illegal in Europe?
What medications are illegal in Europe? ADHD/ADD medications (*Adderall, Concerta, Ritalin) *considered illegal narcotics in many European countries. Pain medications (Vicodin, Oxycontin, Demerol) Anxiety medications (Xanax, Ativan, Valium)
Do you have to declare antidepressants at customs?
Declare all drugs, medicinals, and similar products to the appropriate CBP official; Carry such substances in their original containers; Carry only the quantity of such substances that a person with that condition (e.g., chronic pain) would normally carry for his/her personal use; and.
Can I put prescription medication in my suitcase?
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.
Can I take medication to France?
If you carry medication with you when you travel, the quantity carried must not exceed a personal use corresponding either to the duration of treatment provided for by the medical prescription, or, in the absence of a prescription, to a duration of treatment of three months.
Will customs check my 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 medications can I not bring to France?
- ADHD/ADD medications (*Adderall, Concerta, Ritalin) *considered illegal narcotics in many European countries.
- Pain medications (Vicodin, Oxycontin, Demerol)
- Anxiety medications (Xanax, Ativan, Valium)
Do you have to declare prescription drugs at the airport?
It is not necessary to present your medication to, or notify an officer about any medication you are traveling with unless it is in liquid form (See next bullet). Medication in liquid form is allowed in carry-on bags in excess of 3.4 ounces in reasonable quantities for the flight.
Can you bring prescription pills on a plane to Europe?
Before traveling with prescription medication overseas, it's essential to: Keep your medicines in their original containers. Bring copies of your prescriptions with you. Have a letter from your doctor explaining why you need your medicines.
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.