Ordering medication from overseas

Has anyone here actually tried ordering Melatonin from the States?

Melatonin is such a weird one because, at the end of the day, it’s a hormone... and how it's handled varies so much depending on where you are, like in some places it's just an over-the-counter supplement while in others you strictly need a prescription.

Here in the US, you can grab it easily both with or without a script, but you never see anything higher than a 3mg dose on the shelves.
I've been thinking about just ordering a 10mg dose from the States, but I'm honestly stuck wondering if it would get flagged as a "medication" during shipping or if it would just sail through as a simple "dietary supplement"... assuming it's labeled that way under US regulations...

I mean, which agency could I even reach out to for some actual guidance on this?

I'm a little worried you might run into some trouble trying to bring that through customs legally.
Just search for Melatonin online and make sure you really dig into the instructions and the potential side effects before you try it.

If they can implement this within the EU, there’s no reason we can't do the same here in the States. Just look it up for yourself:
http://www.ema.europa.eu/ema/index.j..._page.jsp&mid=

Hey,

It’s not available here in the States, but I know it can be found in Canada or Canada. What’s the fastest way for me to track this down and get my hands on it?
Thanks
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If you’re living down in the South, your best bet is probably picking it up in Canada.
In a big city like Chicago, there are plenty of companies specialized in importing medications, mostly bringing stuff in from Germany. But since you'd be ordering from a place like Chicago, you have to figure out how to get it to your doorstep—I'm not even sure if they offer shipping, and if they do, those delivery fees might end up being a real headache.

I was wondering if I could just grab this multivitamin off Amazon UK? From what I can tell, it’s basically just a dietary supplement... and man, the prices here in the States are insane—this stuff costs at least twice as much locally.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...A2GQ1WQAVKALHA

Adam Ortiz63 said:I was wondering if I could just grab this multivitamin off Amazon UK? From what I can tell, it’s basically just a dietary supplement... and man, the prices here in the States are insane—this stuff costs at least twice as much locally.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...A2GQ1WQAVKALHA

As long as it's within the EU, you're good to go.

Angela Wright said:As long as it's within the EU, you're good to go.

Just bumping this thread... I guess it's worth asking: is it possible to import something from third countries if it’s already registered and cleared within the EU (like, if the Compliance check outcome is "Positive")?

Matthew Ortiz5 said:Just bumping this thread... I guess it's worth asking: is it possible to import something from third countries if it’s already registered and cleared within the EU (like, if the Compliance check outcome is "Positive")?

Legally speaking, no.

Just bringing this thread back up a bit

I stumbled upon some creams and vitamins over in Mexico that seem to be way better in terms of both quality and price,
so I was wondering if a friend could just ship them to me without running into any major issues at US Customs?

Thanks

Nicholas Myers said:Ewer and Karen Sanchez19, since your comments touch upon "medicines" within the realm of alternative medicine—which isn't permitted for discussion on this specific thread—your posts have been moved from this topic and redirected to the alternative medicine sub-forum. You can find the newly created thread here.

What does any of that even have to do with this? This isn't some "alternative medicine" concoction. It’s a product registered in India specifically as a "dietary supplement." I couldn't care less about the distinction between what's considered alternative and what isn't; my concern is how US Customs is going to view it. In the customs regulations, there aren't three separate categories like medicine, dietary supplements, and "alternative medicine." There are only two: medicine and dietary supplements. Since this is officially registered as a dietary supplement, I request that my post be returned to the appropriate thread.

From a legal standpoint, the preparation I linked is nothing more than any other dietary supplement, like vitamins or whatever else.

Check the pinned PDF files above; they clearly outline what you can and can't post here. Homeopathy and Ayurveda fall under alternative medicine since they aren't officially recognized as standard medical practices in the USA. Therefore, any remedies used in those treatments belong on the Alternative Medicine board.

It doesn't matter how customs handles it. The point is, we have an agreement among ourselves to stick to conventional medicine on this board. If you want to talk about anything else, there’s a separate board specifically for Alternative Medicine where you can discuss all of that freely.

Has anyone ordered Advil from the USA lately? 😁 Advil is just one of those pain relievers you can pick up at a regular supermarket over there, but honestly, it's way more effective than any of our local brands like Rapidol or Neofen.

How does the process work? I heard there's a pharmacy that can order just about anything, but I'm not sure if they only handle antibiotics or if something like this is allowed too? 😁

Advil is just ibuprofen at its core.
In the States, you'll see it sold under various names like Neofen, Nurofen, Ibustar, Ibuxin, or Rapidol...
Since we have plenty of registered medications here with the exact same active ingredients, the authorities won't approve an emergency import. And as far as I know, none of the legitimate suppliers bother ordering from the USA; they mostly pull their stock from the EU.
So, what makes Advil actually any better than the huge pile of other ibuprofen options out there?
It really comes down to the dosage—basically, how strong the stuff is. Over here, you can grab 200mg or 400mg doses over the counter, but anything stronger requires a doctor's prescription.

swiftbear86 said:Advil is just ibuprofen at its core.
In the States, you'll see it sold under various names like Neofen, Nurofen, Ibustar, Ibuxin, or Rapidol...
Since we have plenty of registered medications here with the exact same active ingredients, the authorities won't approve an emergency import. And as far as I know, none of the legitimate suppliers bother ordering from the USA; they mostly pull their stock from the EU.
So, what makes Advil actually any better than the huge pile of other ibuprofen options out there?
It really comes down to the dosage—basically, how strong the stuff is. Over here, you can grab 200mg or 400mg doses over the counter, but anything stronger requires a doctor's prescription.

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and Advil comes in 200mg doses too

After scouring the web for ages, I finally tracked down the name of the medication that saved me from a massive headache while on a ferry last year. It took me forever to figure out the name—I basically sent hundreds of emails to pharmacies across the EU just to get an answer. It’s a powder called Tylenol 500mg. Does anyone know if this is available here in the States, or maybe some way to order it through a local pharmacy?

lonehound14 said:After scouring the web for ages, I finally tracked down the name of the medication that saved me from a massive headache while on a ferry last year. It took me forever to figure out the name—I basically sent hundreds of emails to pharmacies across the EU just to get an answer. It’s a powder called Tylenol 500mg. Does anyone know if this is available here in the States, or maybe some way to order it through a local pharmacy?

Just go grab some Tylenol.