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Bracelet Watch. Chain Crossbody Bag. Baryky Boot. Magnetic Phone Case. Stretch Chino Shorts. Wrist Watch. Some countries such as India, Pakistan and Turkey have a list of medicines they will not allow into the country. International rules vary — contact the embassy for the country you're visiting. UK has a full list of foreign embassies in the UK.
Always carry medicines and medical equipment needles, syringes and so on in their original, correctly labelled packages. Carry your medicine in your hand luggage although check your airline's regulations before travelling with a copy of your prescription. Consider packing some extra medicine in your suitcase or hold luggage in case you lose your hand luggage.
Check that the expiry dates of your medicines will be valid for the duration of your visit abroad. Some medicines need to be kept at room temperature below 25C or stored in the fridge. If you're travelling to a warm country, get advice from your pharmacist about storing your medicine. For example, to keep your medicine at the right temperature, you may need to store it using:.
It's a good idea to travel with a copy of your prescription and a letter from your GP that has:. You know your own medication dosages and medical history the best. So, it's up to you to research how to manage your medications when traveling outside your country.
Talk with your home doctor and insurance company who can answer questions. In some cases, you may have an international travel clinic or travel insurance providers to consult. International program staff can be helpful in connecting with facilities and resources in the host country, and in considering additional questions that have come up for exchange participants over past years.
Begin researching early in case you need to resolve insurance issues, research the availability of specialists abroad, or have other unexpected issues.
Medication should be brought abroad in carry-on luggage. Protect your supply by not keeping all your medication in one place, so that if part is lost or becomes unusable you will have some to get you through until you can find more. If you use equipment such as syringes, make sure to pack your own sterile supply. It may be illegal to send some prescription medications to certain countries through the mail.
Check with the postal service and customs office before doing so. Even if mailing a medication is technically permitted be wary as it may be delayed, damaged or lost, so have a back-up plan. Before you leave, find out the process for getting the medication in the host country in case you need more. For some medications, it may be in short supply, different dosages, or require tests or prescription from a local specialist.
Bring translated documentation and the generic name of your prescription from your home doctor. You may find your medication is illegal to either bring into or purchase in the host country. This can apply to medications that are controlled substances and in some countries like Japan it includes other common medications.
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