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Information for private individuals - Medicine

Published on February 22, 2008

Info for travelers :

For non narcotic medication, individuals can only bring the amount of medication for the duration of their travel. All medications should be kept in their original containers.

For narcotic medication, individuals can only bring the amount of medication for the duration of their travel. They will declare and present to Customs a written letter from their official MD, providing the dosage and the name of the medication.
All medications should be kept in their original containers.

FOR ALL DETAILS, PLEASE CHECK:

http://www.douane.gouv.fr/articles/a13412-private-individuals-carrying-medicinal-products-in-france

And also:

https://www.cbp.gov/travel/internat...

http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information

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