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Can medicine you buy over the counter in the US be illegal to bring into another country?

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  1. No, if it's sold in US stores it's fine
  2. Only if you carry more than a year's supply
  3. Yes, some countries ban them

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  1. Laws Abroad (US State Department) travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/planning/guidance/laws.html Checked 2026-10-12.

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