Originally Posted by
ETOPS
Mods - this ruling affects aircrew worldwide who may find themselves in Dubai one day. Either don't take these medicines with you or get the correct prescription.
Unauthorized Medicines - Ministry of Health and Prevention - UAE
Just how they would cope with an en-route diversion where large numbers of passengers were not expecting to be quizzed about their tablets is anyones guess.
WOW! Antibiotics, SALT WATER, Excedrin? I can fully understand limiting strong painkillers and such, but if they go JUST a LITTLE farther, they can ban water and air, too!
Jon