Travel Advice

Are you going on a trip?

You're going on a trip? That sounds good! Don't forget to bring a medication list? And let us advise you on vaccinations.

7 important tips!

  1. Take your medication list with you!
  2. Are you using a medication that falls under the Opium Act? For example, strong painkillers, sleep aids, tranquilizers or medications for ADHD? Then the medication summary from the pharmacy is not sufficient. You will need a special declaration from customs. We are happy to check whether your medication falls under the Opium Act. You can also see for yourself whether your medication is on the list. More information can be found here.
  3. Take enough medication with you for the travel period and the following week. Order them on time from your pharmacy, at least five days before departure.
  4. Check the expiration date of your medications before you travel.
  5. Some medications make you more sensitive to sunlight. This is true, for example, of some antibiotics. Read here which medicines are involved and how to protect yourself. In any case, be careful with sunlight when using the drugs adapalene, tacrolimus and isotretinoin and the antibiotics doxycycline and sulfadiazine. With these drugs, the label usually says, "Avoid bright sun and UV light on skin."
  6. Maybe you have medications that need to be kept refrigerated. Ask us for advice.
  7. For other tips such as contraceptive pill use and, for example, protection against mosquitoes, click here.

Vaccinations

Do you need a vaccination against hepatitis or tablets against malaria? Make an appointment in time with your doctor, pharmacist or with the GGD. Malaria pills sometimes need to be taken three weeks before you travel. Vaccinations should also be taken on time. Make your choice here:

  • You are taking a short trip and have had the standard vaccinations from the childhood vaccination program. You are also not taking any special risks during the trip.
    In that case, go to your family doctor, pharmacist or the GGD at least five weeks in advance.
  • Are you going to travel for more than three months and have not been vaccinated before? If so, make an appointment with the GGD at least seven months before departure.
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