We are traveling to the United Kingdom and Ireland soon and I am wondering if it is allowed to travel to those countries with over the counter medications like DayQuil and NyQuil. We would like to take them with us in case we pick up a cold while we are traveling like we did last year. Have any of you had any problems taking these kinds of medications with you? Thanks so much!
Posted by
Salem, Oregon, USA
3547 posts
The US State department has profiles for each country and links to check allowed medications. Not all countries have the same requirements, so it is always best to check each time you travel. (click on "health" topic)
https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/united-kingdom.html
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Ireland.html
I recently took over the counter day/night cold meds in their blister packs to the UK and was not asked about them (or anything else for that matter, so take that with grain of salt).
Posted by
Bend, OR
1731 posts
Considering their size and that they would have to be in checked baggage, wouldn’t it be easier just to buy them (or something comparable) there, if you need them?
Posted by
Atlanta, GA, USA
3098 posts
Honestly, I’ve traveled with them for years and no one‘s ever noticed. Maybe I’m just lucky.
Posted by
Eastern Iowa, USA
8997 posts
Those, or at least similar products are available in the UK, so yes, taking them should be fine. As others said, rare that anyone would pull you aside to check, but if they did, no issues.
Posted by
Tampa, FL
719 posts
Just curious, are you referring to the liquid or pill version of this medication? Traveling with pills would be easier than liquids. I brought pill versions of OTC cold meds in my personal item when traveling to England and other countries with no problems.
Posted by
OP
St. Louis, MO
26 posts
Thanks everyone! I bought the pill versions of these medications and plan to take them. I looked them up on the suggested websites and I don't see anything that is banned. I am glad to know that none of you have experienced issues while traveling with these meds. Happy Travels!
kmc
Posted by
Surrey, UK
687 posts
We have cold medication in capsule and liquid form in UK called Day Nurse and Night Nurse - sounds similar
Posted by
1898 posts
I've bought the equivalent OTC meds in Ireland and the UK. I actually liked them better.
Posted by
Freedonia
18172 posts
There are three products that are similar to Dayquil and Nyquil....Day Nurse, Cold and Flu Nurse, and Night Nurse.
All three are available at Boots and Superdrug. No prescription needed although the latter Day and Night Nurse are usually kept behind the pharmacy counter.