Hols in France and Meds/vits

[SonSwinburne]

Hi sorry might be a silly question but I'm going to France in July how would I take my Meds and vitamins with me as we are flying? would they be ok in my case or would I have to declare them at customs please advise as first time abroad and don't want to get stopped or anything! Xx

[SonSwinburne]

Since being diagnosed that is ha ha not first hol lol xx

[Clutter]

SonSwinburne,

You don't need to declare Levothyroxine.  Pack it in your hand luggage in case your suitcase is delayed.  Have a lovely holiday.

[SonSwinburne in reply to Clutter]

Thank you and I will touch wood xx

[shaws Administrator in reply to SonSwinburne]

We are allowed to take personal prescribed meds. As Clutter says, keep in hand luggage.

[SonSwinburne in reply to shaws]

Thanks I will do what about vitamins or will I have to buy them over there xx

[Hidden in reply to SonSwinburne]

Just take them with you - have a lovely holiday.

[shaws Administrator in reply to SonSwinburne]

Vitamins are fine there's no restrictions as far as I know. If you're going for around 2 weeks you can buy a pill case and fill it for the amount of time (some have one daily compartment and others more than 3 per da)y. You then don't need to take a bottles containing 100 tablets etc.

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_no...

[SonSwinburne in reply to shaws]

Fab will look on eBay to get one thank you x

[shaws Administrator in reply to SonSwinburne]

If you are able to order on Amazon (link above), Thyroiduk.org.uk gets a tiny contribution towards running their site.

[SonSwinburne in reply to shaws]

No problems will do il go on there now. Thank you x

[SAMBS in reply to shaws]

Sorry Shaws,  I hadn't seen your suggestion before I replied! 

[shaws Administrator in reply to SAMBS]

No need to apologise Sambs.  

I always do that. You just don't notice if there's answers until you post your own.

[SAMBS in reply to SonSwinburne]

Local chemists usually sell them, Boots will.

[SAMBS]

Hi Ive been in and out of France many times by car and plane and yes what ever meds go in my suitcase with Nightware, ready for the morning. no problems with customs, if I have to take one while travelling the pack is in handbag. I wouldnt put loose meds in a plastic container though. 

One year I did accidentally leave my Levo pack on the bed  on the o/n stop for 2 week holiday. Just went to local Dr a sap and he gave me a prescription for the local pharmacy. You could put photo copy of your own home prescription at bottom of your case, in case you lose your meds, or keep with your EHIC card. 

[SonSwinburne in reply to SAMBS]

Thank you I will do 😊 Xx