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Cannot Find Clear Information- Travelling to France with Adderall

I am leaving for a week stay in France soon, and will need to take my Adderall with me. I am looking at taking only the supply I need for the time I'm there + extra (10 days' worth), and will be carrying it in its original packaging in my carry-on. I also have a written letter from my doctor's office that has the drug name, dosage, and reason for taking it. I haven't been able to find clear information on whether or not this will be acceptable.

Is there anything else I should look at obtaining before I leave?

Thanks!

Posted by
4182 posts

The French customs website has complete instructions: http://www.douane.gouv.fr/articles/a13412-private-individuals-carrying-medicinal-products-in-france. This used to be available only in French but there is now an English language official version, which I mention only because I find that to be super helpful. If Adderral is a narcotic drug or psychotropic substance, you must have a copy of the prescription, but this is all theoretical anyway because odds are no one will open your luggage and ask you about its contents.

Posted by
2466 posts

No one will bother you to check the contents of Adderall, if you have the proper packaging in your carry-on. You'd be wise to take a few more - like, 5 day's worth - to avoid being suspicious.

Posted by
11532 posts

Sent you a private message.. look on top right hand side of page to click to find your messages.

Short answer.. you will have no issue.

Posted by
8977 posts

I carry two months supply of meds on entering France for long visits. I have probably 8 containers at least of prescription drugs in my carry on, so it is very bulky; I do this at least once a year and will be doing it next week. I have never had anyone ever look at my meds in nearly 60 years of international travel, even back when we did occasionally get searched in customs. I wouldn't worry about it since you have the prescription bottle and letter. It is extremely rare to get pulled over for a customs search.

Posted by
6891 posts

I think you are good.

One thing I have started to do is get extra labels from my pharmacy and put them on ziploc bags containing the meds to reduce the bulk.