Can I bring Telfast to Korea?
Fexofenadine · Allegra · Telfast
Telfast (active ingredient: Fexofenadine) can be brought into Korea for personal use. Korean customs treats up to six bottles or a three-month supply as personal use.
Fexofenadine is not a controlled substance in Korea. Allegra 120 mg is sold there over the counter under the same brand name; 180 mg strengths are prescription. 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.
If you refill in Korea
Questions
Is Allegra available in Korean pharmacies?
Yes. Allegra 120 mg is an over-the-counter medicine in Korea under the same brand name. The 180 mg strength needs a Korean prescription, so pack that one if it is what you use.
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