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Can i bring medicine to Japan
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2015/11/1 20:28
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i Have a stomach problem(IBS)-doctor prescribed medicine for me for 6 months--the medicine is Mebeverine hydrochloride 6 months(3 daily),metronidazole for 4 months(2 daily),esmoprazole 3 months(1 daily),and also a depression tablets 3 months( 1 daily) i have prescription of a doctor--my question is that is it fine to bring 6 months course of medicine with my self
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by JOJO (guest)
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Re: Can i bring medicine to Japan
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2015/11/2 10:02
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First, you must confirm that none of those contain substances which are controlled or banned in Japan.
If that's good, then since you will be in Japan for more than one month you have some paperwork to do before leaving (called "yakkan shounmei", just Google it). It's just a formality, but you do need to do it sufficiently in advance since you must mail the form to Japan and wait for it to be stamped and returned before your departure. (You must have the stamped form with you when you pass customs.)
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by Firas
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2015/11/2 13:06
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i am not going there for a month or 2 i have 2 years visa
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by JOJO (guest)
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2015/11/2 15:57
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I brought a CPAP machine when I moved to Tokyo earlier this year, not being aware of that little rule. Luckily, made it through with no questions asked.
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