Taking codeine (medication) out of Russia
Codeine is a controlled opioid analgesic subject to personal-export limits when leaving Russia.
Details
Codeine-containing medications are controlled substances under the Criminal Code Art. 228-229 framework. Personal-use quantities accompanied by the prescription and pharmacist dispensing label are generally permitted for export. Codeine-combination cough and cold products may be over-the-counter in some jurisdictions but still controlled for cross-border movement above threshold quantities. Personal export above the standard personal-use limit requires a Ministry of Health (Russia) permit (strict; many Western-prescribed controlled medicines have no lawful channel).
Quantity limits
Personal-use quantity in original packaging with prescription label
Documentation required
- Prescription or pharmacist dispensing label
- Doctor's letter for continued treatment
- Ministry of Health (Russia) permit (strict; many Western-prescribed controlled medicines have no lawful channel) (if above personal-use)
The other direction
Bringing codeine (medication) into Russia(restricted)