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Mefloquine in Thailand

Antimalarial

Used for: Malaria prevention and treatment.

Malaria & travel health

Available in Thailand
Not foundNo active registration found on the Thai FDA register
Active ingredient
MefloquineAntimalarial
Prescription
Not confirmed
Controlled substance
NoNot narcotic or psychotropic
Bringing it in
AllowedTraveller rules

Source: Thai FDA official records · Last checked

Is Mefloquine available in Thailand?

We found no active Thai FDA registration for Mefloquine. It may still be imported by a hospital for a specific patient, but you should not expect to find it in pharmacies.

No Thai products found

We searched the Thai FDA medicine register and found no active product.

Do I need a prescription for Mefloquine in Thailand?

We could not confirm the Thai legal class for Mefloquine. Ask a pharmacist or doctor in Thailand.

Can I bring Mefloquine into Thailand?

Allowed

Allowed for personal use: up to 30 days’ supply

  • Bring no more than 30 days’ supply for your own use.
  • Keep it in the original container.
  • Carry your prescription or a doctor’s letter.
  • Medicines cannot be posted or shipped to you in Thailand. The 30-day allowance applies to medicines you carry.

Legal basis: Drugs Act B.E. 2510 (1967), section 13(4). Thai FDA: FAQs on medicines (Drugs Act B.E. 2510, s.13(4))

Is mefloquine a controlled substance in Thailand?

No. Mefloquine is not on the Thai list of narcotic or psychotropic substances, where it appears in the “others” group. The ordinary medicine rules apply.

Sources

Registration numbers link to the Thai FDA’s public record for each product. Spotted something out of date? Report a correction.

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