UruguayTravelling with ADHD medication: rules, permits and documents
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Uruguay 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: Uruguay requires the correct MSP colour-coded prescription and an official MSP constancia to transport controlled medicines. Narcotics (and methylphenidate) need the yellow/orange recipe; psychotropics need the light-blue/green recipe. Inbound personal-import rules are not published. Confirm with the División Sustancias Controladas.
By medication
Brand names first, generic in brackets. Each line resolves the drug class rule below, plus anything Uruguay records specifically for that medication.
- Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)Unclear
Uruguay permits travellers to bring prescription medication for personal use provided it is accompanied by the corresponding prescription, kept in its original container with the original label, and limited to the quantity needed for the length of stay. US State Department guidance for Uruguay states there is no restriction on the types of medication that can be imported for personal use, though some medications may not be available locally. For controlled stimulants, travellers should still carry the prescription and, ideally, a doctor's letter; contacting Uruguay's consulate/embassy before travel is advised for controlled substances.
- Ritalin, Concerta (methylphenidate)Unclear
The same rule as Vyvanse above.
- Dexamphetamine (dexamfetamine)Unclear
The same rule as Vyvanse above.
- Strattera (atomoxetine)Prescription
Atomoxetine, guanfacine and viloxazine are not internationally controlled; carry them with a prescription in the original container. No Uruguay-specific restriction found.
- Adderall (mixed amphetamine salts)Unclear
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)
Unclear- Quantity
- No official traveller quantity is published
- Permit
- Not required. For leaving Uruguay, an MSP constancia (free, online, ES+EN) plus the official colour-coded prescription is required. Inbound personal-import rules are not published. Confirm with the DSC. Methylphenidate is tracked with the narcotics.
- Documents
- prescription
Psychotropic (ADHD stimulants, benzodiazepines, sleep)
Unclear- Quantity
- quantity not greater than needed for the length of stay; no specific numeric limit found
Not internationally controlled
PrescriptionAtomoxetine, guanfacine and viloxazine are not internationally controlled; carry them with a prescription in the original container. No Uruguay-specific restriction found.
Responsible authority
Direccion Nacional de Aduanas (National Customs Directorate); Ministerio de Salud Publica
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.
- Sustancias Controladas — División Sustancias ControladasGovernment, 2026-06-15
- Solicitud de constancia para el transporte de medicamentos para uso personalIn the Trip Pack
That form is published on the same government site as the source linked above, so you can find it yourself from there. What the pack gives you is the direct link, matched to the medication you are actually carrying at this border, with your apply-by date counted back from your travel date.
Application forms and portals
1 form for Uruguay, found and organised with your apply-by date in the trip pack.
Plus a doctor's letter pre-filled with your medications and every stop, the deadline counted back from the day you fly, and a checklist in travel order.
Build your trip packThis 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 Uruguay embassy or consulate before travelling.