I will be travelling to Japan for 3 weeks. I need to bring my prescription meds.What is permitted to bring?

Question

I have attempted to contact customs and the Japanese consulate to find out what they permit me too enter the country with, as I know there are very strict rules on foods and medications being imported.If you have any suggestions on who else I may call, I will be very grateful.Thank you for any help you can offer.

Answer 1

Try this website

http://japan.usembassy.gov/e/acs/tacs-medimport.html

Answer 2

any prescriptions that are in original bottles will be OK with J customs. This is not a problem. Standard international rules apply. However; the following rules do apply;

You can bring up to one month's supply of prescription drugs into Japan, and up to two month's supply of non-prescription drugs without completing any paperwork. This same rule applies to mailing prescription and/or non-prescription drugs.

It is always a good idea to have a copy of the prescription and/or letter from the prescribing physician explaining the nature of the medication, the purpose of taking it, recommended dosage, and frequency of ingestion.

Most prescription drugs are permitted, including drugs that may not be available in Japan, such as birth control pills. Drugs that are hallucinogenic, narcotic, and/or psychotropic in nature will be confiscated, except in extenuating circumstances where prior approval has been obtained (e.g., a cancer patient taking a type of medication that has a high percentage of pain killer; these cases are treated on a case by case basis).

The following over-the-counter medications are prohibited in Japan since they contain narcotic or stimulant ingredients in excess of the Japanese standard:

a) Tylenol Cold
b) Nyquil
c) Nyquil Liquicaps
d) Actifed
e) Sudafed
f) Advil Cold & Sinus
g) Dristan Cold ("No Drowsiness")
h) Dristan Sinus
i) Drixoral Sinus
j) Vicks Inhaler
k) Lomotil

Answer 3

You have "attempted?" Please give more information. Keep "attemping" to contact the Embassy cause they'll tell you what is ok and what isn't ok. If you have a doctor's note, I am sure there will be no problem!

Answer 4

they never check unless you look suspecious...I ALWAYS fly with meds and food...but nobody ever said anything to me.