Taking medicines from USA to India for someone else in air travel
My relatives are in India. They are asking us to bring medicines from USA to India in my flight from USA to India via Dubai. They told us NOT to put those medicines in cabin baggage (15lbs). They told us to put those medicines in checked-in baggage (50lbs) and not to tell customs people of airport authority about medicines. Those medicines are prescription medicines.
Q1) Is it legal to bring medicines like these for someone else who is not traveling with you?
Q2) Why are they telling us not to tell customs people of airport authority about medicines?
It is my 1st trip to India and don't know India's custom rules for medicines.
Thanks.
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Can I bring medicines from USA to India?
It is advised that you travel with no more than personal use quantities, a rule of thumb is no more than a 90 day supply. If your medications or devices are not in their original containers, you must have a copy of your prescription with you or a letter from your doctor.Can I bring medicines to India?
Medications in solid or liquid form are allowed in carry-on bags and are exempt from the ban on liquids beyond 11.3 grams in cabin bags. Medical accessories such a freezer packs, IV bags, pumps and syringes are allowed in cabin bags, but the items should be clearly labelled.Do you have to declare medicine when flying?
Exemptions for medically-prescribed devices and aidsThere are no restrictions for medically-prescribed devices and aids on domestic flights and international flights to and from Australia as long as you carry supporting documentation from your medical practitioner.Traveling with Medications ~ #smhTopTips
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