Can I take medicine with me when going abroad?

Can I bring anti-inflammatory medicine and cold medicine to New Zealand? Are there any regulations on how much to bring?

Medicines you should bring when traveling to New Zealand

Cold medicines. New Zealand has a large temperature difference between morning and evening, and the seasons are opposite to those in the northern hemisphere. It is easy to catch a cold. It is recommended to bring cold granules, antipyretic and analgesic tablets, Cough medicines, etc., and cold medicines must not be carried with preparations containing ephedrine, such as Contac, Baijiahei, etc.

Do not carry cough medicines in liquid, paste, or preparations containing honey. Because these items may cause problems when flying or entering New Zealand

Gastrointestinal drugs, it is inevitable to eat some raw and cold food when arriving in New Zealand, so you should prepare some gastrointestinal drugs such as berberine< /p>

Motion sickness medicine. If you get motion sickness, be sure to bring motion sickness medicine. Transportation between tourist attractions in New Zealand is basically done by car.

Trauma medicine, such as band-aids and disinfectant wipes

Anti-inflammatory drugs. It is not easy to buy anti-inflammatory drugs in New Zealand. Family doctors are very cautious when prescribing anti-inflammatory drugs. It is recommended that you prepare enough anti-inflammatory drugs (antibiotics) for 7 days.

For yourself Prepare more medicines for chronic diseases, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, heart disease, etc. that must be taken every day (a dosage that is 7 days longer than the trip)

Mosquito bite medicines, New Zealand has a good natural environment, but there are also many mosquitoes, and their bites are extremely painful and itchy. Cooling oil, essential oil, peppermint ointment, etc. (of course you can buy these things in pharmacies in New Zealand, they are not expensive and do not require a prescription)

Do not carry Chinese herbal medicines and try to carry as few Chinese patent medicines as possible. When entering New Zealand, the customs will check whether your medicines are prohibited from entering New Zealand

If you are carrying a large amount of a certain medicine, it is best for you to Fortunately, you can get a doctor's prescription in China and keep it with the medicine, otherwise the customs officers may question the dosage of the medicine