- Available in Thailand
- YesDactive is supplied under permit in Thailand
- Active ingredient
- ZolpidemSedative-hypnotic (Z-drug)
- Prescription
- Prescription only (controlled substance)Dispensed only against a prescription, usually through hospitals and licensed clinics.
- Controlled substance
- Psychotropic substance, Category 2Thai narcotics law
- Bringing it in
- Prescription ≤30 days · permit 31–90 daysTraveller rules
Source: Thai FDA official records · Last checked
What is Dactive?
Dactive is a brand of zolpidem sold in Thailand. Zolpidem is a sedative-hypnotic (Z-drug) used for short-term treatment of insomnia. It is supplied in Thailand under Thai FDA controlled-substance permits. Brand names differ between countries, so outside Thailand ask for zolpidem by name.
Is Dactive available in Thailand?
Yes. Dactive is supplied in Thailand under controlled-substance permits issued by the Thai FDA Narcotics Control Division. The most recent permit on record is from 2026. As a controlled medicine it is dispensed through hospitals and licensed clinics rather than ordinary pharmacies.
Controlled-substance supply: Dactive
Zolpidem is a controlled substance, so it is not on the ordinary medicine register. These products are imported or made under permits and certificates from the Thai FDA Narcotics Control Division.
| Product | Licence holder | Permits on record | Official record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dactive 10 Tablets | บริษัท แคสป้า ฟาร์มาซูติคอล (ประเทศไทย) จำกัด | 29 (2021–2026) | View |
Do I need a prescription for Dactive in Thailand?
Yes. Zolpidem is a psychotropic substance, Category 2 under Thai law. It is only dispensed against a prescription, usually through hospitals and licensed clinics.
Can I bring Dactive into Thailand?
Prescription ≤30 days · permit 31–90 days
Up to 30 days’ supply with a prescription. 31–90 days needs a Thai FDA permit.
- Up to 30 days’ supply: carry a medical certificate or prescription from your doctor. No permit is needed.
- 31 to 90 days’ supply: apply for a Thai FDA permit online at least 15 days before you travel.
- Permits are usually issued in about 3 working days.
- More than 90 days’ supply is not allowed.
Legal basis: Narcotics Code; Ministerial Regulation B.E. 2567 (2024), in force 21 September 2024. Thai FDA: guidance for travellers carrying narcotic or psychotropic medicines · Thai FDA: Permit for Traveller
Is Dactive a narcotic or controlled substance in Thailand?
Yes. Dactive (zolpidem) is listed as a psychotropic substance, Category 2 on the Thai FDA Narcotics Control Division’s list.
Other zolpidem products in Thailand
These contain the same active ingredient as Dactive. They are not necessarily interchangeable: strength, form and approved uses can differ, so talk to your doctor before switching.
See every zolpidem product in Thailand → · Thai brand names A–Z
Sources
- Thai FDA medicine register (ระบบค้นหาข้อมูลผลิตภัณฑ์ยา), active-ingredient search for “Zolpidem”, retrieved 30 September 2026
- Thai FDA search centre: narcotic and psychotropic products (Narcotics Control Division), retrieved 30 September 2026
- Thai FDA Narcotics Control Division, Permit for Traveller: drug list, retrieved 30 September 2026
- Thai FDA: guidance for travellers carrying narcotic or psychotropic medicines
- Thai FDA: Permit for Traveller
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General information only, not medical or legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with the Thai FDA or a pharmacist before you buy, take or travel with a medicine. Medical disclaimer