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[*] posted on 12-2-2009 at 10:31 AM


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2. Customs doesn't seem to care about (Non Controlled Medications), not to be confused with medicines that need prescription in the US, but not in Mexico. These are generally non controlled Meds. Small quantities of nearly anything get through with no problem. Big quantities of anything draw suspicion. Have a worry free day all. David


Hi David-

Can you explain how the prescription system works in Mexico? Who would we go to for a Albuterol inhaler for example (for prn use, not for acute symptoms)? Is there a guideline to follow so we'll know if we need to see a doctor first before going to a farmacia? How about antibiotics?

We'll be living outside of a town without a doctor that's 2.5 hours from the nearest medical care and i'd like to have my own emergency supplies if possible.

Can I buy a small amount of injectable Benadryl and Epinephrine 1:1000 in case of severe allergic reactions ?

What is the law regarding syringes ? Can I buy 6 or 8 syringes to keep on
hand? This would be for our own emergency supplies.

Thank you.
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[*] posted on 12-2-2009 at 02:30 PM


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Can you explain how the prescription system works in Mexico? Who would we go to for a Albuterol inhaler for example (for prn use, not for acute symptoms)? Is there a guideline to follow so we'll know if we need to see a doctor first before going to a farmacia? How about antibiotics?


What is the law regarding syringes ?



David's probably working so I'll tell you what I think I know.
You can buy inhalers cross counter with no scrip required. Same with antibiotics. Syringes are on the shelf at WalMart and other stores.
Your other questions...I don't know.

There is a lot of self-doctoring here, especially in the poorer communities. People will go to a doctor for a diagnosis and all they'll get is the name of the "Prescribed" medication. Not necessarily a medication that requires a prescription but, available at a drug store. It's up to the patient to purchase the medicine and syringes to inject it. Most every woman down here knows how to give shots.
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[*] posted on 12-2-2009 at 02:49 PM


Dennis is basically correct. And, since David has been in the biz for so long, I'm sure he'll be able to give detailed info. Mexico applies a different standard than does the US. Hence, many drug that require Rx up North are OTC in Mexico. However, tranquilizers require a Rx. It does cut both ways as while you can walk up to the counter at Walgreens and purchase Sudafed and similar drugs, you need a Rx for it in MX. It's the potential meth lab thing.

As for the asthma inhaler- OTC and I've bought them at Walmart for quite a while. Last time, I paid approximately the equivalent of $3.50 US for it. It is called Salbutamol. By the way, talk about hair-brained regulations and the unholy partnership between government and big pharma, the EPA recently ruled that the propellant in those little inhalers was a cause of air pollution and required the manufacturers to change the chemical. Thus, while this product had been available in generic form for years, the pharmaceutical company, by changing the formulation put the new product on patent and now charges 10 X what the generic sold for. I pretty much doubt Mexico is doing the same.
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