Medicines A to Z: can you bring them into Thailand?
Every medicine we cover, with its status for bringing it into Thailand and for getting it once you are there. Last checked 13 November 2026.
How to read the labels
- Allowed fine for personal use
- With prescription bring your prescription, max 30 days
- Permit needed Thai FDA permit before you fly
- Banned do not bring it at all
| Medicine | Used for | Bring into Thailand | Get it in Thailand |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlprazolamXanax | anxiety and panic disorder | With prescription | Prescription |
| AmlodipineNorvasc | high blood pressure and angina | With prescription | Unclear |
| AmoxicillinAmoxil | bacterial infections such as ear, chest and throat infections | With prescription | Pharmacist |
| AmphetamineAdderall, Dexedrine | ADHD and narcolepsy | Banned | Not available |
| AtorvastatinLipitor | high cholesterol | With prescription | Unclear |
| AzithromycinZithromax, Z-Pak | bacterial infections, including travellers' diarrhoea and some STIs | With prescription | Pharmacist |
| BupropionWellbutrin, Zyban | depression and help with stopping smoking | With prescription | Unclear |
| CannabisMedical marijuana, Ganja | chronic pain, insomnia, nausea and other conditions, on a Thai prescription | Banned | Prescription |
| CetirizineZyrtec, Reactine | hay fever, allergies and hives | Allowed | Pharmacist |
| ClonazepamKlonopin, Rivotril | seizures and panic disorder | With prescription | Prescription |
| CodeineCodeine cough syrup, Co-codamol | mild to moderate pain and dry cough | Permit needed | Hospital only |
| Combined oral contraceptive pillThe pill, Yasmin | preventing pregnancy | With prescription | Pharmacist |
| DextromethorphanRobitussin DM, Delsym | dry cough | Allowed | Pharmacist |
| DiazepamValium | anxiety, muscle spasm, alcohol withdrawal and seizures | With prescription | Prescription |
| DoxycyclineVibramycin, Doryx | bacterial infections, acne, malaria prevention and STI prevention (doxyPEP) | With prescription | Pharmacist |
| EscitalopramLexapro, Cipralex | depression and anxiety | With prescription | Unclear |
| FinasteridePropecia, Proscar | male pattern hair loss and enlarged prostate | With prescription | Unclear |
| FluoxetineProzac | depression, OCD and bulimia | With prescription | Unclear |
| IbuprofenAdvil, Nurofen | pain, fever and inflammation | Allowed | Pharmacist |
| InsulinLantus, Humalog | type 1 and type 2 diabetes | With prescription | Unclear |
| IsotretinoinAccutane, Roaccutane | severe acne | With prescription | Prescription |
| Levonorgestrel (emergency contraception)Plan B, Plan B One-Step | emergency contraception after unprotected sex | With prescription | Pharmacist |
| LevothyroxineSynthroid, Eltroxin | underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) | With prescription | Unclear |
| LisdexamfetamineVyvanse, Elvanse | ADHD and binge eating disorder | Banned | Not available |
| LoratadineClaritin, Clarityne | hay fever and allergies | Allowed | Pharmacist |
| LorazepamAtivan | anxiety, insomnia and seizures | With prescription | Prescription |
| MelatoninCircadin | sleep problems and jet lag | With prescription | Prescription |
| MetforminGlucophage | type 2 diabetes | With prescription | Unclear |
| MethylphenidateRitalin, Concerta | ADHD and narcolepsy | With prescription | Prescription |
| ModafinilProvigil, Modalert | narcolepsy, shift-work sleep disorder and excessive daytime sleepiness | Unclear | Unclear |
| MorphineMS Contin, Oramorph | severe pain | Permit needed | Hospital only |
| OmeprazolePrilosec, Losec | acid reflux, heartburn and stomach ulcers | With prescription | Unclear |
| OxycodoneOxyContin, Percocet | severe pain | Permit needed | Hospital only |
| ParacetamolAcetaminophen, Tylenol | pain and fever | Allowed | Over the counter |
| PseudoephedrineSudafed, Claritin-D | nasal and sinus congestion | With prescription | Hospital only |
| QuetiapineSeroquel, Seroquel XR | schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and sometimes depression | With prescription | Unclear |
| SalbutamolAlbuterol, Ventolin | asthma and COPD (reliever inhaler) | With prescription | Unclear |
| SemaglutideOzempic, Wegovy | type 2 diabetes and weight management in obesity | With prescription | Prescription |
| SertralineZoloft | depression, anxiety, OCD and PTSD | With prescription | Unclear |
| SildenafilViagra, Revatio | erectile dysfunction | With prescription | Prescription |
| TadalafilCialis, Adcirca | erectile dysfunction and enlarged prostate symptoms | With prescription | Prescription |
| Tenofovir/emtricitabine (HIV PrEP)Truvada, PrEP | preventing HIV infection (PrEP) | With prescription | Prescription |
| TestosteroneAndroGel, Testogel | low testosterone (hypogonadism) and gender-affirming hormone therapy | Unclear | Prescription |
| TramadolUltram, Tramal | moderate to severe pain | With prescription | Hospital only |
| ZolpidemAmbien, Stilnox | short-term insomnia | With prescription | Prescription |