tony s

Hi were starting to empty cupboards etc.Now we need to start on the dreaded medicine cabinet,does any one no if we can take normal stuff like paracetamol,nurofen etcxx

shiels

I'll be interested on this one too Just remember about the codiene and Dubai if you've decided to flying via there? C x

Jaycee1

Or certain forms of calming/sleeping tablets prescribed by the doctor. I was nearly refused entry due to having low dose as they are 'highly illegal'. He then said I could face a $2000 fine and they showed the manager and his boss it was a right circus
J x

Grayling

Any benzodiazepines (Valium etc.) are also illegal in Dubai.

Codiene is also illegal in the US if you go via there.

You should be OK with a covering letter from your GP but it is best to be warned.

G

Pollyana

Think Codiene is banned in Dubai also - the Middle east forum jhas a list somewhere of drugs that are banned there. Stuff like Nurfoen is available here. If you have particular antihistamines etc bring them and just declare them on arrival so they know what you're bringing in - I always bring Piriton - cos I know how it affects me, and it doesn't give me side effects, Beechams Powders (cos they work) and Flu Plus - never had any problems with any of them.

Kapri

No flying via Dubai for me then!
I usually manage to get on a plane by drinking loads of vodka but as I'll have my kids with me this time I think I'll be asking the Doc for 5mg Diaz

tony s

thanks i didnt realise how much id got in my cupboards,theres diclafenic.cocodeamol think ive spelt these wrong oh wellx

Grayling

Co-codamol contains codiene....you just need to make sure they are legal in any country where you may stop over.

They are still legal in Australia but many counties are reviewing their policies on Codiene as it is so addictive.

G

eddie007

not to mention the constipation it causes, I was called out to three codeine induced constipations last week , I want to see codeine banned forever!!!!

shiels

You sound 'medical' is there something you would suggest other than codiene and paracetamol? As paracetamol doesnt touch my migraines and Ibruprofen upsets my stomach,plus im asthmatic. C x

cathy_rainbow

Best for me not to go via there either as I take dihydocodeine for back/neck/shoulder probs and Nitrazepam to sleep when I am on nights!

Cathy