{"id":8891,"date":"2018-01-07T07:15:14","date_gmt":"2018-01-07T07:15:14","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2018-01-07T07:15:14","modified_gmt":"2018-01-07T07:15:14","slug":"uae-banned-drugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/news\/uae-banned-drugs\/","title":{"rendered":"Here Is The Extensive List Of Banned Medications You Might Unknowingly Be Carrying Into The UAE"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Travellers beware, you may be unknowingly carrying banned substances into the UAE.<\/p>\n

A detailed list of substances, which contain popular ingredients including\u00a0codeine and pseudoephiderine has been issued by the Ministry of Health and Prevention.<\/p>\n

Travellers found\u00a0with any on the list could face arrest and deportation, depending on the quantity found.<\/p>\n

“Amount of medicines carried by any traveller should not be exceeded for a period of\u00a0thirty days of treatment”<\/h3>\n

The course of action will depend based on quantity, whether the amount is for personal use, or whether the person is carrying the item to sell in the UAE.<\/p>\n

However, you can seek permission from the\u00a0Registration and Drug Control Department of the ministry before you travel, to ensure you’ll have permission to enter with small quantities.<\/p>\n

Travellers are expected have a valid medical prescription if carrying the items.<\/p>\n

Here are the first 20 items listed, find the full list\u00a0here<\/a><\/p>\n

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For\u00a0more information you can\u00a0Narcotics and Psychotropic Control Section, Registration and Control Department at the Ministry of Health and Prevention or call\u00a0026117505<\/h3>\n
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