ArgentinaTravelling with ADHD medication: rules, permits and documents
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Argentina treats these medications differently. Of the 7 we track, 4 come in on paperwork with a supply cap and 3 need only your prescription.
By medication
Brand names first, generic in brackets. Each line resolves the drug class rule below, plus anything Argentina records specifically for that medication.
- Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)Restrictedmax 30 days' supply
Argentina's INCB submission requires only a valid medical prescription, with a limit of a 30-day supply for psychotropic substances (which includes ADHD stimulants such as methylphenidate and amphetamines). Carry medication in original packaging with your prescription. For amounts exceeding 30 days, contact ANMAT in advance.
- Ritalin, Concerta (methylphenidate)Restrictedmax 30 days' supply
The same rule as Vyvanse above.
- Dexamphetamine (dexamfetamine)Restrictedmax 30 days' supply
The same rule as Vyvanse above.
- Strattera (atomoxetine)Prescription
Atomoxetine, guanfacine and viloxazine are not internationally scheduled; carry with a normal prescription in original packaging.
- Adderall (mixed amphetamine salts)Restrictedmax 30 days' supply
The same rule as Vyvanse above.
- Intuniv (guanfacine)Prescription
The same rule as Strattera above.
- Qelbree (viloxazine)Prescription
The same rule as Strattera above.
Rules by drug class
Narcotic (opioids)
Prescription- Quantity
- 30 days
- Permit
- Not required. No traveller permit; a legalized medical prescription is required.
- Documents
- prescription, medical certificate
Psychotropic (ADHD stimulants, benzodiazepines, sleep)
Restricted- Quantity
- 30 days. 30 days supply for psychotropic substances (30 days for narcotic drugs)
- Permit
- Not published. A valid prescription is all Argentina asks for within the 30-day supply. For more than that the guidance is to contact ANMAT in advance; it does not name a permit.
Not internationally controlled
PrescriptionAtomoxetine, guanfacine and viloxazine are not internationally scheduled; carry with a normal prescription in original packaging.
Responsible authority
Administración Nacional de Medicamentos, Alimentos y Tecnología Médica (ANMAT)
Alsina 671, Piso 4, CABA, Argentina; Tel: +54 11 43400800 ext. 5409; Fax: +54 11 43400800 ext. 5408; e-mail: dvssce@anmat.gob.ar; www.argentina.gob.ar/anmat
Sources
The source behind everything above, so you can check it yourself rather than take our word for it. Always confirm the current rule with the source before you travel.
Your trip pack
A doctor's letter for Argentina, filled in with your medications and your stops, ready to sign.
The rules above are free and stay free. The pack is the paperwork that goes with them: a checklist for each stop in travel order, a printable PDF, and the letter to take to your GP.
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This page organises publicly available government information and links. It is not legal or medical advice. Rules change and enforcement varies, so always confirm with the official sources above or the Argentina embassy or consulate before travelling.