Can I bring Midol Complete to Korea?
Multi-ingredient product
Midol Complete 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 Midol Complete 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acetaminophen500 mg per caplet | OK | Sold over the counter in Korea. |
| Caffeine60 mg per caplet | OK | Not on Korea's controlled lists. |
| Pyrilamine maleate15 mg per caplet | OK | An antihistamine, 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 there a Midol equivalent in Korean pharmacies?
Korean pharmacies sell menstrual pain relievers over the counter, typically ibuprofen or acetaminophen based. The exact Midol Complete combination is not marketed there, so pack what you need.
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