Codeine (Medication) 🇵🇭 Philippines
Codeine (Medication) may require documentation or declaration
Can I bring Codeine (Medication) into Philippines?
Codeine (Medication) may require documentation or declaration
Up to 30-day personal supply with valid prescription
- Documentation may be required
Required at the destination customs authority
Full details
Codeine in the Philippines is a regulated drug under the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) regulations and prescription-only under FDA Philippines. Travelers may carry a 30-day supply for personal use with the original prescription and a doctor's letter; quantities above require FDA Philippines pre-arrival authorisation.
PENALTIES
- Fine: 5000–500000 PHP
- Civil penalty only
Active — Customs actively enforces this rule.
Leaving Philippines with codeine (medication)
Codeine-containing medications are controlled substances under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act 2002 (RA 9165) framework. Personal-use quantities accompanied by the prescription and pharmacist dispensing label are generally permitted for export. Codeine-combination cough and cold products may be over-the-counter in some jurisdictions but still controlled for cross-border movement above threshold quantities. Personal export above the standard personal-use limit requires a PDEA / FDA Philippines authorisation.
Carry documentation. Declare proactively at customs.
Up to 30-day personal supply with valid prescription
- Documentation may be required
This page covers destination customs rules in Philippines. Whether you can carry codeine (medication) through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.
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Codeine (Medication) rules in other countries
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🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Controlled narcotic. Must declare and carry a valid prescription and Ministry of Health permit.
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🇯🇵 Japan
Requires a Yakkan Shoumei import certificate for quantities exceeding one month's supply.
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🇸🇬 Singapore
Controlled drug. Requires prior authorisation from HSA for amounts exceeding 3 days' supply.
Codeine (Medication)
🇦🇺 Australia
Prescription required since 2018
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Prescription-only since 2021 reclassification
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🇩🇪 Germany
BtM prescription required