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Can I take Intuniv (guanfacine) to South Africa?

South Africa allows up to 180 days' supply of Intuniv (guanfacine), according to its official guidance. Confirm the current rules with the official source before you travel.

Restricted: limits on quantity and paperwork

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Official source: SAHPRA clarifies process for importation of medicines, SAHPRA.

The rules for Intuniv (guanfacine)

Atomoxetine and viloxazine are Schedule 5 and guanfacine is Schedule 3 under the Medicines Act; none is internationally controlled. A person entering South Africa may bring up to six months' supply for personal use (General Regulations, regulation 8(1)(a)), with the original prescription, a certified copy, or a letter from the prescriber or dispenser giving the prescriber's name and address (regulation 8(2)).

Maximum supply: 180 days

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Common questions

Can I take Intuniv (guanfacine) to South Africa?

South Africa allows up to 180 days' supply of Intuniv (guanfacine), according to its official guidance. Confirm the current rules with the official source before you travel.

How much Intuniv can I take into South Africa?

Up to 180 days' supply.

Travelling to more than one country?

Check your whole itinerary at once: every stop, every layover, and what to do by when. We'll carry Intuniv and South Africa over, so you only add the rest.

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The check is free. The trip pack that turns it into paperwork is A$59, once. It does not renew. Trip packs are not on sale yet.

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This page summarises publicly available government information (restricted: limits on quantity and paperwork) and is not legal or medical advice. Rules change and enforcement varies, so confirm with the official links on the South Africa page or the embassy before you travel.