CambodiaTravelling with ADHD medication: rules, permits and documents
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Cambodia treats these medications differently. Of the 7 we track, 4 have no published rule we could find and 3 need only your prescription.
Serious penalties: Unauthorised keeping, transport or trafficking of any quantity of a Table I or Table II narcotic substance (covering oxycodone, morphine, fentanyl, hydromorphone, methadone, pethidine, codeine, amfetamine, dexamfetamine and methylphenidate) is punishable under Article 40 of the 2012 Law on Drug Control by a minimum 2-5 years' imprisonment, rising to life imprisonment or the death penalty at higher quantities, with no published traveller exemption or personal-use threshold.
We could not find strong recent official guidance for this country. Contact the embassy or consulate directly before you travel.
By medication
Brand names first, generic in brackets. Each line resolves the drug class rule below, plus anything Cambodia records specifically for that medication.
- Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)Unclear
Not found as a distinct named entry; only generic amfetamine/metamfetamine entries exist.
- Ritalin, Concerta (methylphenidate)Unclear
Dexamfetamine and methylphenidate are Table II substances alongside amfetamine/metamfetamine, same prescription-only dispensing and Article 40 penalty regime as the opioids. Mixed-amphetamine-salts and lisdexamfetamine are not separately named in the schedule.
- Dexamphetamine (dexamfetamine)Unclear
The same rule as Ritalin, Concerta above.
- Strattera (atomoxetine)Prescription
Atomoxetine, guanfacine and viloxazine are not internationally controlled; carry a prescription and doctor's letter and keep in original packaging. Note many medicines are sold over the counter locally, but controlled psychotropics legally require Ministry of Health permission.
- Adderall (mixed amphetamine salts)Unclear
The same rule as Ritalin, Concerta 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)
Unclear- Quantity
- No Cambodian source states a traveller quantity allowance.
- Permit
- Not published.
- In force
- Since 2 January 2012.
Psychotropic (ADHD stimulants, benzodiazepines, sleep)
Unclear- Quantity
- No Cambodian source states a traveller quantity allowance.
- Permit
- Not published.
- In force
- Since 2 January 2012.
Not internationally controlled
PrescriptionAtomoxetine, guanfacine and viloxazine are not internationally controlled; carry a prescription and doctor's letter and keep in original packaging. Note many medicines are sold over the counter locally, but controlled psychotropics legally require Ministry of Health permission.
Responsible authority
Ministry of Health - Food and Drug Department (Department of Drugs and Food)
General Department of Customs and Excise general inquiry email located: info@customs.
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 Cambodia, 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 Cambodia embassy or consulate before travelling.