Can I bring Advil PM to Korea?
Multi-ingredient product
Advil PM can be brought into Korea for personal use. Korean customs treats up to six bottles or a three-month supply as personal use.
Both ingredients of Advil PM are uncontrolled in Korea. Korean customs treats up to six bottles or a three-month supply as personal use.
Ingredient by ingredient
A product follows its strictest ingredient. This is how each active ingredient stands in Korea:
| Ingredient | In Korea | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen200 mg per caplet or Liqui-Gel | OK | Sold over the counter in Korea. |
| Diphenhydraminecitrate 38 mg (caplet) or HCl 25 mg (Liqui-Gel) | OK | Not controlled in Korea; sold there as an OTC sleep aid. |
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
The caplets and Liqui-Gels list different diphenhydramine amounts. Does it matter?
Not for the border. The caplet uses diphenhydramine citrate 38 mg and the Liqui-Gel uses the hydrochloride at 25 mg, an equivalent antihistamine dose. Neither form is controlled in Korea.
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