Medicines that you must not carry to Qatar

Some medicines, which are over-the-counter in other countries, are also considered controlled items in Qatar as they produce effects that contravene local laws.

Many common cold and cough remedies, which you might assume to be harmless, must be accompanied by a prescription.

Some sleeping tablets, painkillers, anti-depressants, and hormone replacement therapy drugs are banned here.

Some controlled drugs include  alfentanil, amphetamine, codeine, fentanyl, ketamine, methadone, methylphenidate and morphine