Can I bring Ibuprofen to Korea?
Ibuprofen · Advil · Motrin · Nurofen
Ibuprofen can be brought into Korea for personal use. Korean customs treats up to six bottles or a three-month supply as personal use.
Ibuprofen is not a controlled substance in Korea and is sold there over the counter; Advil itself is registered with the MFDS. 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
Is Advil sold in Korea?
Yes. Advil tablets and liquid gels are MFDS-registered over-the-counter products, and children's ibuprofen syrup is sold in convenience stores. One exception: Advil Dual Action (the ibuprofen plus acetaminophen combination) is not sold in Korea, though both of its ingredients are legal to bring.
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