As summer vacation begins, many travelers are packing swimsuit and sunscreen. For millions, medicines are essential.
But taking it abroad is not always simple. From legal traps to temperature -sensitive drugs, how to travel safely and legally along with drug therapy are as follows.
I know the law
Legal medicines in the UK can be limited or even prohibited in other countries. The fact that there is a valid prescription does not guarantee that you can take medicine to other countries.
For example, Nurofen Plus, which includes codes (opioid painkillers), is forbidden in countries such as Egypt, Indonesia and the UAE.
Even cold treatments, including red blood removers such as Shudo Epesdrin, can be in trouble in places like Japan and Korea. This is because Shudo Ephedrin can be used to make metampletamine (“speed”). Similarly, many stimulants ADHD drugs are also banned in these countries.
In some countries, there is a limit to the amount of drugs that you can bring to the country, and usually up to three months.
Travelers often overlook the strict tariffs on drugs. Even if it is prescribed for valid medical reasons, if you hold a forbidden drug (especially a country where you leave you without required treatment), it can lead to detention or arrest in rare cases, but rare cases.
If you travel with certain control drugs such as opioids, stimulants or psychotic substances, you may need to apply for export licenses for the UK home office. This is usually needed to supply more than 3 months. Examples of controlled drugs include Diazepam (anxiety and muscle spasms), cordin and morphine (pain), amphetamine (ADHD) and Temazepam (insomnia).
Before you travel, make sure your medicine is affected by these restrictions. Use the National Embassy website or travel advice from the British government to check the rules of the destination country.
This should simply provide guidelines for a copy of a prescription, a doctor’s letter or a special income certificate (in some countries require official documents for personal purposes).
The British government recommends carrying drugs that can be limited to controlled drugs or hand baggage. You must bring a prescription or signed letter from a doctor who describes the drug, dosage and travel dates in detail.
Includes enough supply during the trip and includes an additional function for unexpected delays, damage or loss.
Save the drug correctly
There may be temptations to save pills or liquids to small containers or pill organizers to save space. This can be convenient, but not always recommended. Customs officials do not recognize the unlabeded containers, which may increase the possibility of delay or seizure.
Some drugs are sensitive to light, air, or temperature, and must maintain their original packaging status to maintain an effective state. For example, HRT (hormonal replacement) sprays, such as Renjetto, should not be canted.
These products depend on accurate metal medications and special packaging to deliver accurate amounts of hormones. Moving to another container can lead to inaccurate medication or efficacy.
Similarly, GTN (GlyCeryl TrinitTrate) tablets, used to treat angina, should always be stored in the original glass bottle. The active ingredient can evaporate when exposed to the air, which reduces the effect of purification.
You can worry about 100ml liquids on luggage limit by hand. If you authenticate the need for this medicine through a doctor’s letter, you should be able to take more liquid drugs through security.
Pharmaceuticals should always be stored in the original packaging that the label is not damaged. If you are suspicious, ask the pharmacist if the drug treatment can be safely packaged for a safe travel.
It is also important to divide the medicine between the bags (if one or more) is lost. Tablets and capsules can sometimes be placed on pill organizers to use every day, but they always carry the original box or prescription label to backup.
Some medicines require refrigeration such as Wegovy and Ozempic (Semaglutide) injections for weight loss or insulin.
In general, the wegovy pen and insulin preparations, which are not released, must be stored between 2 ° C and 8 ° C in the refrigerator. After the refrigerator, it can be maintained at room temperature (up to 25 ° C) for up to 28 days, but it should be protected from heat and sunlight. High temperatures such as direct sunlight or hot tea can damage insulin.
When traveling, use an insulating travel case or cool pack, but put a pen or other medicines right next to the ice pack to avoid freezing.
Airlines usually do not provide refrigerated or freezers for passenger items including pharmaceuticals due to space and responsibility issues, but it is recommended to contact us to make sure you can help you prepare for storage. Check the decision after flight -If it exists, it must be discarded.
You can get a needle and injectable medicines such as Epipens, insulin or Wegovy to your hand baggage. However, it is important to carry a note of a doctor who indicates health status, the necessity of the drug, and a copy of the prescription.
It should also be declared in airport security. Security officers can check these items separately, so they allow additional time through security.
Please contact the airline for a specific rules for needles and injectable medicines. Always carry such medicines and medical devices in hand baggage. The checked bag can be exposed or exposed to extreme temperatures.
Do not skip the dose
Leaving a drug for a short trip can be dangerous. Treatment stops -temporarily, even sometimes even symptoms can relapse or worsen (especially chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension or depression).
In terms of medicines such as antidepressants and opioids, people may start to feel withdrawal. There is also a risk of reducing the effect if you miss the drug that requires a consistent level in the bloodstream.
If you are considering medication, please consult your doctor first. They can help you plan a short temporary suspension safe or travel -friendly therapy.
Take the right document
Showing the NHS app to border officials can help you prove that your medicine will be prescribed to you, but it’s not always enough when you travel with limited or controlled drugs and injectable medicines.
Most countries require a copy of prescriptions and a doctor’s letter to identify the drugs that the drug is used personally. The doctor is not obliged to issue this letter legally, but he will do so at most requests.
Some practices may require time to claim a fee or prepare a document, so it’s best to request it in advance at least 1-2 weeks before.
Traveling with drugs doesn’t have to be stressed, but you need a plan. If you make the right preparation, you can damage your health or enjoy your vacation without leaving foreign laws.
DIPA KAMDAR is a senior instructor for pharmacy at Kingston University.
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