I don`t know if it`s allowed, but long-term use should be discussed with her doctor if she hasn`t already. www.nccih.nih.gov/health/melatonin-what-you-need-to-know Never travel abroad with medical marijuana in any form. Marijuana is illegal in many countries, including Denmark. Students with a U.S. prescription for marijuana can be arrested, prosecuted and deported if they are in possession of an illegal substance. U.S. airports and aircraft are subject to federal jurisdiction. Federal agencies do not recognize medical marijuana laws or state cards. If you are in possession of illegal substances, you can be arrested and arrested if you pass security on your way out or entering the United States. Melatonin products are sold as dietary supplements by many foreign online stores. But in Denmark, we found that products containing melatonin are medicines. Therefore, special rules apply when purchasing these products on the Internet. As someone else pointed out, melatonin is not available over-the-counter in Denmark – it is only available to those with a prescription.

I don`t know if it`s a problem when importing or not. It is your responsibility to ensure that all medicines you import are legal and do not contain euphoria and/or doping substances. Denmark is unfortunately one of the few countries where you need a prescription for melatonin, which is why it is expensive and difficult to obtain, BUT you can legally buy it online at a pharmacy outside Denmark and have it delivered. Then she can probably get help with her problem, including a melatonin prescription if needed. If the medicine does not contain euphoria, you are usually allowed to bring enough medicine for your stay abroad. Importing illegal medicines into Denmark may result in drug confiscation, a fine or other consequences. If you think you need melatonin, you should be able to convince a doctor that you need it, otherwise you probably don`t need it. Why are you all so addicted to melatonin? If you have a good reason, go to your doctor as prescription melatonin costs around DKK 135 for 30 3mg tablets. 1. Find out if your medications are available in Denmark or look for potential substitutes: Check out this official website about medicine in Denmark with your GP. This resource provides information on medicines that can be legally purchased in Denmark, as well as prices and availability. Here are some tips for navigating this site: We wanted to provide a detailed description of melatonin use in Danish children, adolescents and young adults during the period 2012-2019.

We identified melatonin users aged 0 to 24 years (n = 43,652; Median age 16 years) via Danish national health registries. Melatonin is a prescription drug in Denmark. The incidence of melatonin use increased from 2.4 to 3.9/1000 person-years from 2012 to 2019. Out of 6,557 incident users in 2019, 53% made only one prescription in the first 6 months. Long-term use was more common in younger age groups, with 17% of 5-9 year olds and 14% of 10-13 year olds on continuous treatment (no treatment interruption) 12 months after their first melatonin prescription. In addition to treatment breaks, 3 in 10 people consumed melatonin 12 months after their first prescription for melatonin, and this proportion was also highest among children aged 5 to 9 (63%) and 10 to 13 years (51%). Psychopathology was prevalent among melatonin users, with 75% recorded with a diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder (54%), a full prescription for another psychotropic drug (58%) or contact with a practicing psychiatrist (15%) within ± 12 months of starting treatment. GPs approved melatonin prescriptions for almost half of all new users (48%), while psychiatric specialists approved 37% of initial prescriptions. In summary, the incidence of melatonin consumption in Denmark increased from 2012 to 2019. A significant portion of users had concomitant psychopathology, which most likely explains their use of melatonin. Long-term use of melatonin was more common in younger age groups, which should be the focus of attention due to limited safety data.

Note that you may be asked to document that the medication was legally acquired. We recommend that you keep the doctor`s prescription and your purchase receipt. Follow the instructions below to apply for an import certificate of Danish medicines in order to legally import euphoric medicines. Yes, she is under medical supervision. Her doctor suggested melatonin. She studies abroad through her university, so they will provide the visa, etc. and work with her on other entry requirements. Good idea if she can easily get melatonin in Denmark so she doesn`t have to bring so much! Nervous about TSA. Recently, my hand sanitizer has triggered all sorts of warnings in the PreCheck line, although I`ve been traveling with the same bottle of sanitizer for a few months (8oz bottle, now they allow 12oz). Who knows what triggered it, but the TSA threw everything out of my neatly packed carry-on luggage and many fell on the airport floor, etc. Not something I want my daughter to go through (or something like that she went through after having a packet of microwave-safe rice in her carry-on luggage!).

EQL Pharma today received marketing authorization for its 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg, 3 mg, 4 mg and 5 mg melatonin tablets in Denmark and Norway. The brand will be „Mellozzan“ in Denmark, as in Sweden, but will be sold under the brand name „Mallozen“ in Norway. Individuals can legally take medicines abroad if certain conditions are met. But be aware that even if melatonin is registered as a dietary supplement in another country, it is generally considered a medicine when sent to someone in Denmark. You are not allowed to receive medicines from countries outside the EU/EEA. In the event of illegal importation of drugs containing doping substances, the case will be referred to the police. Note: Birth control is a legal substance in Denmark; Talk to your doctor about bringing enough contraceptives for the entire semester. Note: The information on this page is subject to change. For official information, rely on your doctor`s information and this official Danish website. First point – no one has ever looked into our pockets and therefore questioned the different pills that my wife and I regularly carry with us on our travels. No one has ever examined our luggage, except for the X-ray scanner on the airpots (we only do hand luggage). If you have difficulty getting enough medicine to bring it to Denmark, or if the medicine is not allowed to be brought into the country, you may be able to get the medicine in Denmark.

However, this should only be a fallback option as it doesn`t always work seamlessly. Important! Neither prescription nor over-the-counter medicines can be sent to Denmark by post. This topic was automatically closed due to a period of inactivity. If you have any doubts about whether medicines contain doping or euphoric substances, or if you have questions about importing medicines containing doping or euphoric substances into Denmark, you can write to the Danish Medicines Agency at [email protected] Find out more about planning your health abroad here. I would highly recommend speaking to a qualified doctor before treating yourself. There`s a reason why it`s not possible to buy from Denmark without providing it, I think the U.S. is the only country that allows OTC. She really should be under medical supervision for her underlying condition for so long The Danish health authority limits the amount and type of medicines that can be transported within the country.

In general, any type of medicine containing amphetamine, benzodiazepine, methylphenidate and other euphoria remedies is subject to import restrictions that limit the amount that can be transported to Denmark to a 30-day supply.