Traveling with Medications to 🇪🇬 Egypt
| Medication | Category | Status | Quantity Limit | Permit Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Codeine Co-codamol, Tylenol 3, Solpadeine | opioid-analgesic | RESTRICTED | One month personal supply with documentation | YES |
Diazepam Valium, Diastat, Diazemuls | benzodiazepine | RESTRICTED | One month personal supply | YES |
Melatonin Circadin, Natrol Melatonin, Various OTC brands | sleep-hormone | RESTRICTED | Personal use quantity | NO |
Pseudoephedrine Sudafed, Actifed, Clarinase | decongestant | RESTRICTED | Personal use quantity in original packaging | NO |
Detailed Rules
Codeine
WHO: Narcotic (Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961)
Codeine is a narcotic under Egypt's narcotics law (Law 182/1960). Import by travelers requires documentation and ideally prior authorization from the Egyptian Ministry of Health. Penalties for unauthorized narcotics import are severe in Egypt.
- —Valid prescription
- —Doctor's letter
- —EDA import authorization letter
Permit Required
Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) / Ministry of Health
Diazepam
WHO: Psychotropic substance (Schedule IV)
Diazepam is a controlled psychotropic in Egypt. Import for personal medical use requires documentation and ideally prior authorization from the Egyptian Drug Authority. Carry all documentation as Egyptian customs enforcement can be rigorous.
- —Valid prescription
- —Doctor's letter
- —EDA authorization for controlled psychotropics
Permit Required
Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA)
Melatonin
WHO: Not internationally scheduled
Melatonin is not widely available OTC in Egypt and is considered a medicinal product. Travelers bringing melatonin should carry it in original packaging. A prescription is recommended to avoid customs complications.
- —Original packaging
- —Prescription if available
Pseudoephedrine
WHO: Precursor chemical (listed in Table I of the UN Convention Against Illicit Traffic, 1988)
Pseudoephedrine-containing products are pharmacy-only in Egypt. Travelers should keep in original factory packaging and carry a prescription. Egyptian customs scrutinizes pharmaceutical imports.
- —Original packaging
- —Prescription recommended