Can I bring Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) to Korea?
Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) · Tylenol · Panadol
Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) can be brought into Korea for personal use. Korean customs treats up to six bottles or a three-month supply as personal use.
Acetaminophen is not a controlled substance in Korea and is sold there over the counter. Korean customs treats up to six bottles or a three-month supply as personal use.
At the airport
No permit is needed. Keep the medication in its original packaging, and carry the prescription or a doctor's note if your quantity is near the customs line of six bottles or a three-month supply. Amounts above that line should be declared on arrival.
Questions
Can I just buy Tylenol in Korea?
Yes, easily. Tylenol is one of the safe household medicines sold in Korean convenience stores since 2012, no pharmacy needed. Packing a large supply is unnecessary.
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