What are the rules for carrying prescription medicines while boarding international flights from India?
I have carried my medicines with me on almost all of my trips abroad. Different countries have different rules regarding bringing in medicines. For example, there was no checking and no questions asked when I entered Thailand and Hong Kong. However, there was thorough checking when I entered Australia. In the USA they say they are strict but I was not checked any of the times I entered. Irrespective of what the rules are, a few simple tips can help you have a hassle free trip.1. A couple of strips or bottles should be fine, but even with a prescription, you are asking for trouble if you try to take in like 50 or 60 + strips or bottles. 2. Make sure all your medicines are branded and sealed ones. Local homeo or ayurvedic ones that you got from a country Doc will be sent for testing if caught. 3. ALWAYS carry your prescription with you. Before your trip, remember to scan and email a copy to yourself.4. Be honest on the disembarkment form. Do not lie and say you are not carrying anything. If found lying, the fines can be heafty. 5. Before each trip, do some research about the rules of the country you are traveling to. As I said, each country has a different rule. 6. Make sure the names and labels of the medicines are clearly visible. Do not try to hide anything.Follow these few simple tips and you should be fine. PS: worst case scenario, always get the local name of the medicine you are carrying, that it is known by in the country you are traveling so. So in case your medicines are not allowed in or has been confiscated, you can get it locally, after getting a prescription, of course.
Can I bring ayurvedic medicines to UAE and Kuwait?
There are some medicines Ayurvedic and allopathic that are banned in the GCC.Always check with respective embassies or national airline staff for guidanceIn any case carry the prescription and reports to evidence the need; Quantities should be commensurate with duration of stay
Can you buy the antibiotic Cipro without a prescription?
I have cystitis and have had it for many years.So I KNOW I have a UTI right now. My Dr. always calls me in Cipro or Bactrim without coming in because he knows I know when I have a true UTI, been dealing with them for SO LONG.BUT my problem is right now he is on vacation and won't be back for 1 week.No one to fill in it is a small office in small town.My other problem is I am leaving in 4 days to go on vacation too but this UTI has to go or I will be so miserabl!! I already am!! I know my dose and know all about Cipro but was curious to know if the sites I see offering to sell Cipro online without a prescription is legal? Says Cipro is not illegal to purchase without a prescription and I am in desperate need here, anyone know or recommend sites?
Can I carry Ayurvedic medicines in an international flight? Those would be without a prescription. I'll be travelling to Canada.
You can carry Ayurvedic medicines (liquids/powders/pastes) in sealed containers in your check-in luggage to Canada and most of the other countries. Do not forget to carry the doctor’s prescription, a custom clearance certificate mentioning the name, dosage and duration of the medicine course and your treatment summary, all duly signed by the doctor with the hospital seal. They might also look for the doctor’s registration number in a few cases.Hope this helps.
Can we send medicine via courier within India?
Yes you can but courier service may deny medicine which are in liquid form because of handling issue and I find it right. To send any dry medicine you need to have doctors prescriptions and purchase receipt included. The medicine should have name and expiry date clearly visible.For ease you can try many online portals who deliver you medicine to respective address. You just have to upload doctors prescription and make a payment. It saves your lot of time and effort.I know you would have tried looking for this option but online medical delivery is very limited to bigger cities right now.Good Luck!!
How can I send homeopathic medicines from India to Dubai if I would like to courier them?
You can send homeopathic tablets abroad with proper doctors prescription and medical bill if necessary. Few of the courier companies do not permit liquid items, so have a check with courier partner before you ship.with proper documents you can ship homeopathic medicines.You can do international shipping with eCourierz.com. It is an IT enabled courier company which offers domestic and International courier services.You can check different price offered by courier companies like DHL, DTDC, FedEx, Aramex and many more…
What are some major social faux pas to avoid when visiting Kuwait?
Few things that come to mind immediately;Arabic is the official language. English is understood widely, but not spoken.95% of the population in Kuwait are Muslims. The remaining minorities of the population are Christians and Hindus.Always carry your passport & ID card whenever and where ever you travel. If authorities find you without a valid ID, even though you may have left it at home, there is a chance that you may be deported. So take no chances.Alcohol & narcotic drugs are illegal in Kuwait. Importing any form of these substances can invite imprisonment. Can lead to a death sentence if found to be a major offence. Medical prescriptions should come with a valid prescription document.Pornography is also illegal. If you are carrying a portable disk drive, it will be checked for content and if found can lead to imprisonment.Pork products are also illegal, so make sure that you do not carry any kind of pork products with you when you travel.Homosexual behavior and public display of affection between men & women are a strict NO!Dressing conservatively, at least for the ladies, they need to wear dresses that cover the knees and elbows.Never point your index finger while speaking to someone as it might be taken as a sign of disrespect.Kuwait has it's own set of religious customs, do make sure that you respect the local customs, traditions, laws and religions.Eating in public is prohibited at the 'time of fasting' during the holy month of Ramadan. Violations can lead to heavy fines or imprisonment.Humiliating or insulting a police or a public officer is a crime.The work week starts on Sunday and ends on Thursday. Fridays and Saturdays are considered weekends.