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Brit holidaymakers are being warned to make one urgent check before bringing their medication to the airport – or face potential action when they reach their destination<\/p>\n

02:00, 18 Jun 2025Updated 13:50, 18 Jun 2025<\/p>\n

\"ABrits are warned about three common painkillers that are prohibited in certain countries(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n

One of the major parts of packing up a suitcase for holiday is making sure you have the correct amount of medication.<\/p>\n

Some people take pain-killers with them as a precaution, while others generally need to take a whole host of tablets on their journey due to pre-existing medical conditions. Whatever your scenario, there are some medicines which need extra attention before you set off on your travels.<\/p>\n

Some relatively popular pain-killers are actually restricted in some places, according to experts at Which?<\/a> who say it\u2019s important to check if your pills are complying with the UK\u2019s Misuse of Drugs Act 1971<\/a>. If you\u2019re leaving the country with medicine that contains a controlled drug, you\u2019ll have to prove its intended use with a letter from your doctor.<\/p>\n

Codeine or medication containing codeine can get you arrested in countries like Thailand and the UAE (United Arab Emirates). These can be found in certain medications, including Nurofen Plus and Solpadeine. Other strong painkillers, like morphine and tramadol, are prohibited, as these are known to be highly addictive.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: Airport worker’s suitcase hack that means it comes off the plane first<\/a>\"GrandparentsAnyone travelling with medication is urged to make some vital checks over what they can bring into each country(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Other countries with strict rules on medication are: Greece, Japan, and Mexico. Countries have different restrictions on how much a passenger can bring into the country. Still, a medical letter from a professional will be needed as proof.<\/p>\n

If the person travelling intends to be outside of the country for a long period of time, they will need to apply for a personal license from the Home Office<\/a> at least 15 days before the intended departure date. Which? also recommended keeping the medicine in its original packaging and bringing a copy of the prescription as back-up.<\/p>\n

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Full list of medications<\/p>\n

While restrictions differ for every country, the experts said: “You should be especially cautious if you are planning on travelling anywhere with any of these, or with medical equipment such as syringes or an EpiPen, as you\u2019re likely to need some form of written permission.”<\/p>\n