Can I bring Loratadine to Korea?
Loratadine · Claritin · Clarityn
Loratadine can be brought into Korea for personal use. Korean customs treats up to six bottles or a three-month supply as personal use.
Loratadine is not a controlled substance in Korea. 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 buy Claritin in a Korean pharmacy?
Yes. Claritin is registered in Korea as an over-the-counter medicine after an MFDS reclassification, so pharmacies sell loratadine tablets and syrup without a prescription.
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