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Medicines Banned Abroad - Packing for Your Holiday

Everyday European medicines - from cold tablets with pseudoephedrine to codeine painkillers, benzodiazepines and tramadol - can be controlled or banned abroad. Where the strictest rules apply (Japan, Singapore, the UAE, Australia, Egypt), what the Schengen certificate covers within Europe, what the penalties are, safe alternatives, and an FAQ for popular destinations.