What are the rules for bringing الأدوية to الحج?

Carry all prescription الأدويةs in their original pharmacy-labeled packaging. Bring a doctor's letter (preferably in English and Arabic) that lists each الأدوية by its generic name, the dosage, the medical condition it treats, and a statement that the الأدوية is medically necessary for your health. This documentation is essential if questioned by customs officials.

Some الأدويةs that are commonly available in your country may be controlled or prohibited in المملكة العربية السعودية, including certain painkillers containing codeine, some psychiatric الأدويةs, and specific sleeping aids. Check with the Saudi embassy or consulate in your country for the current list of restricted substances. If you require a controlled الأدوية, obtain prior approval from the Saudi Ministry of Health through your الحج operator.

Bring enough الأدوية for the entire duration of your trip plus at least 7 extra days to account for delays. Keep all الأدويةs in your carry-on luggage — never in checked bags where they could be lost. Pharmacies are widely available in مكة and المدينة and many stock international brands, but specific الأدويةs may not be available. Pack a basic medical kit including pain relievers, anti-diarrheal الأدوية, reالترطيب salts, blister plasters, and واقي الشمس — these are frequently needed during الحج.