Can I bring Excedrin Extra Strength to Korea?
Multi-ingredient product · Excedrin Migraine
Excedrin Extra Strength can be brought into Korea for personal use. Korean customs treats up to six bottles or a three-month supply as personal use.
All three ingredients of Excedrin are uncontrolled in Korea. Excedrin Migraine is the identical formula. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acetaminophen250 mg per tablet | OK | Sold over the counter in Korea. |
| Aspirin250 mg per tablet | OK | Sold over the counter in Korea. |
| Caffeine65 mg per tablet | OK | Not on Korea's controlled lists. |
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
Is Excedrin sold in Korea?
Not as a brand, but each ingredient is available over the counter, and Korean pharmacies sell comparable caffeine-containing headache combinations. Bring your own supply if you rely on the exact formula.
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