Taking prescription and over the counter medication into Mexico and Central America
Hi,
My husband and I (both UK citizens) are traveling with both prescription and over the counter medicines. We have a letter from our UK doctor that explains which of the prescription items belong to whom and that the sterile needles, syringes and catheters we are carrying are to only for use by a doctor. (We expect later in our trip to be in more remote areas).
a) The letters are in English - do we need to get them translated? If yes, is this possible while on the road (e.g via email) as we are currently in the US (Moab, Utah) on route to Mexico. Also would it have to be done by a recognised organisation?
b) Is it likely that we will have any problem taking in the needle kits etc. One packet is an unopened kit, the other is part of a first aid kit and so the kit has been opened but the needle packaging is in intact.
c) How do we find out exactly what medications are NOT allowed and what are allowed?
Any tips or personal experiences of fellow travellers would be much appreciated too.
Many thanks.
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