Medicines banned in KSA

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Rainmaker21Active member12 August 2018 22:53:03

Hello,

Could anyone here comment of which medicines are not allowed to be brought in to the country? I take cocodamol for backspin but my understanding is that codeine based analgesics are banned in many of the countries in the Middle East - is that correct? I don't wish to inadvertently get myself into trouble on entering KSA.

Would they allow a small supply (maybe 2-3 months' worth) of painkillers if I carry the prescription for them from my doctor?

Is there a published list of banned drugs online? I also take blood pressure medicines and some for gout so will need to check each of them.

Thanks for any help.

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