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Hi, the online store I normally purchase Imipramine HCL from said that customs prevented it from being sent saying its now considered a narcotic???? I don't understand how this can be. ## If you got a rejection 'love letter' it is possible it is simply a form letter and you were sent the wrong one, Customs has done this before. They should have also sent you an appeal letter saying you can claim the drugs or allow customs to take possession. Assuming you have a valid prescription (you do right?) you can fill out the form and attach a copy of the prescription and send it in hoping for a reversal. It is typically better and faster to simply re-order the medication. You are of course always responsible for any customs import duties that need to be paid. In fact, the customs dut...

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Here in Customs Laboratory Serbia we always need several informations about drugs ## I am sorry, but our drug identification resources are mostly limited to U.S. and Canadian drugs, and even in reference to those, our information mainly pertains to prescription medications and not most over the counter items. It can be very difficult to find identifications for foreign medications and this can be especially complicated by the fact that you are posting something that is coming through customs, so this site doesn't know the exact country of origin to even start looking. I did do a general search, but haven't found anything on a tablet with this marking. Have you tried asking a pharmacist/chemist? ## It is Robax Platinum. A muscle relaxer. Its 500Mg methocarbamol.

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How do you take Forteo injections on a plane and travel to Cozumel for two weeks? ## Hello, Janflute! How are you? U.S. Customs, and Border Protection has an information page about traveling with your medications here. They state that you should keep medication in the original containers provided by your pharmacy, with the doctor's prescription on the label, or if they are not in the original containers, you must bring a written prescription from your doctor with you. I've traveled with medications, before, so has most of my family, and the most that was ever done was making sure they were prescribed, and that we were only carrying personal use amounts. Another thing that my doctor advised, which I've always followed, was to keep my medications in a carry on bag, rather than...

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I will be traveling from UK to California for 4 weeks holiday, please can you tell me if my prescribed Nicorandil will be allowed through customs. I have been taking it for 5 years. ## Hi, Kathy! As long as it's a valid prescription that shows the dosing schedule, doctor's name and contact information, then you're allowed to bring in up to 3 months of it. When traveling, I usually carry the prescriptions and a printout from my doctor that shows why each one has been prescribed. And please be sure to leave them in the original prescription containers, as customs may question any loose tablets in unmarked pill carriers. Are there any other questions or concerns? ## When will nicorandil be available. In the United states?

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This drug came from India. l have refilled lots of prescriptions from ph pharm, but i just got 2 of them. The rest were held by customs. ## Daiza 10mg Diazepam i.m.c. life sciences. red & green writing, white round, & no markings on pill. ## Are these white with just a 10 on them a good brand? ## Hello Bido, I have had other users mention these pills before and I was unable to collect information on them from a credible source. Would you kindly tell me which brand these valium pills are so that I can assist other members in the future? Your help is appreciated.

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I have a baby cream that contains that ingredient and I want to make sure it's not a steroid... ## Based on my research, I'm under the impression that CBP simply stands for Customs and Border Protection associated with the importation of cosmetic products or ingredients. This is precisely what comes up if you run a google search for "cbp ingredient name". I would, however, still encourage you to take the product into a pharmacy for a second opinion if in doubt, just to be on the safe side. Can you give an example of how it's listed on your product label among the other excipients?

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Is it possible to import Rumoquin from outside the United States? I think it's over the counter, just not out here. Worked really great for me when I needed it during a trip. I just wonder if customs allows you to bring back medication for personal use? ## Hello, Mere! How are you? If you are taking something, or it is prescribed for you, while visiting another country, you can bring back up to a 3 month supply with you. However, since the FDA doesn't like these combinations, so it's not approved here, you wouldn't be able to just import it or anything. It is listed as containing the NSAID Diclofenac; the steroid Dexamethasone and the muscle relaxant Methocarbamol. Its typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability, nervousness, insomnia, acne...

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This is pure amphetamine 50mg and it will melt the fat off of all the while you have constant energy. It's purchased in any mexican pharmacy and cost 20.00 dollars. A six month supply are allowed thru customs and immigration. ## The only thing that melts fat is getting up and exercising on a daily basis with the right nutrition. Pills don't make you lose fat. It could possibly make you lose a few pounds of water weight while dehydrating your body, but nothing more; anything more would require physical exercise and/or changing dietary habits. This is false advertising: "it will melt the fat off while you have constant energy". When in reality: If this pill provides you with more energy 'and you use this energy for exercise', you 'could' burn fat at a quick...

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I had been ordering Modafinil with the permission of my Psychiatrist for 5 years with no problem from 3 different overseas pharmacies. Last week I got a letter from U.S. Customs telling me they seized the most recent package, and I would be fined and federally prosecuted if I was caught doing it again. Now I have to go off of it. I have two weeks left. I heard the detox is terrible but my doctor said to just stop it. I have no choice. I have no where to get it. So I am advising one thing and asking one question: Please don't think you can't get caught buying drugs overseas! Be careful and think it through. I was lucky with just a warning! My question is has anyone ever detoxed off of 200 mgs. Modafinil twice a day, and what was it like? ## Nobody thinks they're going to get ...

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Beige round pill (rather large) with WILSONS on one side & scored on other. Thanks. ## Was advised to provide more info, as no one posted reply. Obtained pills from India , supposed to be codeine 30 mg (no APAP), but they did go thru customs & gave me severe GI problems (i.e. stomachache akin to ulcer I had 30+ yrs ago). No detectable opiate effects. Please, anyone with any info would be greatly appreciated. I am a retired RN and also an addict with chronic pain issues (back & bilateral foot fx's).. I am in AZ, have done all (or most of) chronic pain meds inclusive of suboxone. Sututex is not available here on an outpatient basis, so I am amazed at some of the posts. Anyway, any help would be greatly appreciated. ## Apologies, misspelled subutex. ## Since they are from a...

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I would travel to the Mexican border cities. The only safe Mexican town is Progreso. It is south of Weslaco TX. The Mexican border is a true war zone and you have to be very careful. You should be able to buy in any Mexican pharmacy. Going through customs is an experience but not a problem the times I have gone.

Going to Amsterdam from Scotland and on 20ml of methadone can i take it with me not sure what i have to do ## HI, Stu! How are you? The laws can vary from country to country, thus the best advice I can give you is to call customs in Amsterdam and ask. Most countries will allow you to carry a certain amount with you, as long as you have a valid prescription for it. Learn more Methadone details here. Does anyone know more details?

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Why must I pay a doctor a $100 visit for him to prescribe Fluocinoide. It works so well for me. Can I fill my prescription from another country? ## There are places that do that, but you should be aware that it will be illegal and subject to seizure from US Customs.

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I'm visiting Mexico and can't find anything stating if Redotex is allowed into Canada from Mexico. ## Hi Ralph - I think that if you present it correctly you should be able to bring it back into Canada. There are a few speculations according to Canada Customs & Health Canada. First, do they sell Redotex over the counter out there, or would you be getting a prescription filled from a Mexican pharmacist or doctor? I'm going to include a bunch of information below that I found while researching the Canadian Gov't websites. I think the key takeaway is that if this is a prescription-only medication, you may need to provide documentation that it was prescribed to you and indicate that it is for your own personal use. Plus you can't bring too much of it back (1 course a...

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Ordered Femara(letrizole) from UK. I received odd shaped white pill with v design on one side and scored on other side. Im just skeptical as to what this really is?! It also came in a packaged marked "Bone Strength." Maybe just to pass customs?? Not sure....any help would be awesome! ## Hi, Gypsy! How are you? I tried doing some searching for this, but I'm not finding anything. Did you try contacting the place your ordered from to ask them about it? Does anyone know anything about these? I'll keep searching and post back, when I have information for you.

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I was in India for massive surgery I then developed perinal nerve inflamation so they put me on Lyrica and another pill that I ran out it is a green and black capsule can you help me to know what it was because I need more of them. They forgot to give them to me when I was leaving and stupid US customs will not give them to me. ## Why was the surgery performed in India? Do you have any idea what the name of the medication was? The colors don't really mean anything, unfortunately. Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant that is also used to treat certain types of nerve pain, and some mood disorders. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood changes, and weight changes. U.S. customs cannot provide you with any medication, that has to come f...

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I am flying to Mazatlan, Mexico from Edmonton, Alberta Canada. My Dr., has given me a week of carries for this trip. Each dose will be in a small bottled with the label from the drug store on it. My Doctor told me to put them in my carry on, in a ziplocked baggie and lined up so customs can see them clearly. I am wondering if I need to do more and are there going to be any problems because it is a controlled substance.

wanted to know is it is true as I have been told, that consultation and ordering meds online is okay.\ ## No, it is illegal. To have a legal prescription you must be evaluated by a doctor, in person, and have a prescription written by them. Many people who have used that method have had their meds seized by customs and been reported to the DEA. Even if it is a US doctor, if caught, you both face severe legal trouble.

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This is my second day with respect and in the evening I had a real bad headache. I wonder if I can take any pain medication like tylenol? Also while on redotex can I take benadryl or zzzquil which is a sleep aid? ## Hello, Milagros! How are you? Redotex is actually not considered safe to take and the FDA has issued warnings that it be seized at customs and not allowed into the U.S., due to the fact that it contains a dangerous mix of drugs to cause weight loss. It's been found to contain diuretics, laxatives, thyroid hormones, depressants and antihistamines, all of which could also cause problems if you have any existing medical conditions or are on any other medications. It would be best to stop taking it and inform you doctor that you were on it, so they can monitor you for any po...

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Due to continued back pain I have been using Oxycontin (10mg) as prescribed by my doctor. I am planning a holiday from my home in Australia to India after a short stopover in Singapore. Am wanting to know if I can travel to Singapore and India and take this prescribed medicine with me (2 months supply - 60 tablets) without causing problems at Singapore and Indaian customs. Any help will be appreciated. ## You will need to check with the customs agencies of those specific countries to see what their laws and regulations are concerning controlled substances. Some countries do allow you to carry up to a 3 month supply of your existing prescriptions with you, but it can vary from one to another. Does anyone know any specifics to help this person? ## Shouldn’t be any problems I taken o...

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