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Latest post on 22 August 2012 - 18:29

Are these available to buy in Dubai - I've never looked for them but have ended up buying some in the UK and don't want to bring them back if they're not permitted!

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Latest post on 27 August 2012 - 18:37

I bought Kalms from Boots online in the UK and had them shop and shipped to Dubai. They were here within a week. thanks that's really helpful!

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Latest post on 25 August 2012 - 11:33

Kalms are rubbish ... Nytol herbal tablets so much better and actually do the job, unlike Kalms! That's a bit of a generalisation isn't it?! I have friends who swear by them, so they are not "rubbish" to them, although they are not strong enough to help me. Nytol herbal gave me horrendous nightmares, truly terrifying stuff and I have tried them several times in case it was a coincidence, so "rubbish" for me. I think different things work for different people... Exactly - I get so fed up of EWers rubbishing other people's choices on this forum - a simple question as to whether something can be bought in Dubai required a simple yes or no answer, not an argument, yet again! I personally haven't tried them - they're for my DD (the other one) who has said they have helped her insomnia to a certain extent. Thanks to all those who have answered in a positive manner! Who's having an argument? cheeky monkey- if the OP required a simple ''yes or no'' how come that was not your answer either?! in MY opinion Kalms are rubbish.. you have to take 4 tablets at one time and they still dont help me sleep... so again [b'>I THINK [/b'>they are rubbish... edited by Miss_dxb on 25/08/2012 The thing was, you didn't say "I THINK" in your post you said (and I quote) "[i'>Kalms are rubbish ... Nytol herbal tablets so much better and actually do the job, unlike Kalms!". [/i'>So you are correct - my comment wasn't a "yes or no" answer to the OP's post, it was a simple observation (not an argument) that it is a bit general of you to state the Kalms are rubbish and that different things often work for different people. I also mentioned that they don't work for me, but I wouldn't say they are "rubbish", just not for me. You're right i didn't say ''i think'' in my first post but i also didn't say i'm speaking on the behalf of expat women! wow you take this site way too seriously..apologies for giving a reply.

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Latest post on 25 August 2012 - 09:19

I bought Kalms from Boots online in the UK and had them shop and shipped to Dubai. They were here within a week.

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Latest post on 25 August 2012 - 01:25

Kalms are rubbish ... Nytol herbal tablets so much better and actually do the job, unlike Kalms! That's a bit of a generalisation isn't it?! I have friends who swear by them, so they are not "rubbish" to them, although they are not strong enough to help me. Nytol herbal gave me horrendous nightmares, truly terrifying stuff and I have tried them several times in case it was a coincidence, so "rubbish" for me. I think different things work for different people... Exactly - I get so fed up of EWers rubbishing other people's choices on this forum - a simple question as to whether something can be bought in Dubai required a simple yes or no answer, not an argument, yet again! I personally haven't tried them - they're for my DD (the other one) who has said they have helped her insomnia to a certain extent. Thanks to all those who have answered in a positive manner! Who's having an argument? cheeky monkey- if the OP required a simple ''yes or no'' how come that was not your answer either?! in MY opinion Kalms are rubbish.. you have to take 4 tablets at one time and they still dont help me sleep... so again [b'>I THINK [/b'>they are rubbish... edited by Miss_dxb on 25/08/2012 The thing was, you didn't say "I THINK" in your post you said (and I quote) "[i'>Kalms are rubbish ... Nytol herbal tablets so much better and actually do the job, unlike Kalms!". [/i'>So you are correct - my comment wasn't a "yes or no" answer to the OP's post, it was a simple observation (not an argument) that it is a bit general of you to state the Kalms are rubbish and that different things often work for different people. I also mentioned that they don't work for me, but I wouldn't say they are "rubbish", just not for me.

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Latest post on 25 August 2012 - 01:09

Kalms are rubbish ... Nytol herbal tablets so much better and actually do the job, unlike Kalms! That's a bit of a generalisation isn't it?! I have friends who swear by them, so they are not "rubbish" to them, although they are not strong enough to help me. Nytol herbal gave me horrendous nightmares, truly terrifying stuff and I have tried them several times in case it was a coincidence, so "rubbish" for me. I think different things work for different people... Exactly - I get so fed up of EWers rubbishing other people's choices on this forum - a simple question as to whether something can be bought in Dubai required a simple yes or no answer, not an argument, yet again! I personally haven't tried them - they're for my DD (the other one) who has said they have helped her insomnia to a certain extent. Thanks to all those who have answered in a positive manner! Who's having an argument? cheeky monkey- if the OP required a simple ''yes or no'' how come that was not your answer either?! in MY opinion Kalms are rubbish.. you have to take 4 tablets at one time and they still dont help me sleep... so again I THINK they are rubbish... <em>edited by Miss_dxb on 25/08/2012</em>

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Latest post on 25 August 2012 - 01:04

Kalms are rubbish ... Nytol herbal tablets so much better and actually do the job, unlike Kalms! That's a bit of a generalisation isn't it?! I have friends who swear by them, so they are not "rubbish" to them, although they are not strong enough to help me. Nytol herbal gave me horrendous nightmares, truly terrifying stuff and I have tried them several times in case it was a coincidence, so "rubbish" for me. I think different things work for different people... Calm down, it's just my opinion!

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Latest post on 23 August 2012 - 22:53

Kalms are rubbish ... Nytol herbal tablets so much better and actually do the job, unlike Kalms! That's a bit of a generalisation isn't it?! I have friends who swear by them, so they are not "rubbish" to them, although they are not strong enough to help me. Nytol herbal gave me horrendous nightmares, truly terrifying stuff and I have tried them several times in case it was a coincidence, so "rubbish" for me. I think different things work for different people... Exactly - I get so fed up of EWers rubbishing other people's choices on this forum - a simple question as to whether something can be bought in Dubai required a simple yes or no answer, not an argument, yet again! I personally haven't tried them - they're for my DD (the other one) who has said they have helped her insomnia to a certain extent. Thanks to all those who have answered in a positive manner!

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Latest post on 23 August 2012 - 21:25

Kalms are rubbish ... Nytol herbal tablets so much better and actually do the job, unlike Kalms! That's a bit of a generalisation isn't it?! I have friends who swear by them, so they are not "rubbish" to them, although they are not strong enough to help me. Nytol herbal gave me horrendous nightmares, truly terrifying stuff and I have tried them several times in case it was a coincidence, so "rubbish" for me. I think different things work for different people...

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Latest post on 23 August 2012 - 20:09

Kalms are rubbish ... Nytol herbal tablets so much better and actually do the job, unlike Kalms!

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Latest post on 23 August 2012 - 15:47

I brought a huge bumper pack of Kalms from the UK to Dubai in May, no problems at all :) Just make sure its in original packaging with leaflet inside.

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Latest post on 23 August 2012 - 15:45

Re the 2008 list of banned/controlled/restricted medication: I've just rung the number posted below - and been told "as long as she has a letter from her GP it doesn't matter what the medication is". I asked whether that was correct for the whole list of medications and whether there was a more up to date list than the 2008 one, and the man said "it doesn't matter as long as she has a letter from her GP". Hmmmm! Ugh -So very helpful. http://www.grapeshisha.com/plan-your-trip/banned-drugs-in-dubai-and-abu-dhabi.html <There are so many websites with tids and bits of info and I'm sure youve already searched them all.> I dont know what category the meds your daughter needs are - but if they fall into the 'allowed with documentation' category - Personally I would be trying to carry at least the following wherever possible: *Letter/Report from her doctor/specialist: what youll end up with differs from doc to doc but try and get him to at least mention in his letter what her condition is and that it requires her to take blah blah <full name and dose amounts of all the meds listed which will be a match for what youre carrying>, and of course - his contact details <so it should be on a letter head or something if not stamped>. *Make sure you carry the meds in the official packaging. *Ive chosen to keep it in hand luggage for easy inspection if required along with the paperwork i carry <this is to avoid someone tearing apart my suitcase without me present>. *I would be keeping copies of the scripts I used to get them. *If you can, ask the chemist you bought them from to print you a receipt for them <this will have the chemist contact details/pharmcist ID etc/proof of payment. And I don't know about this for the UK - but for me - all this paperwork had to be first certified in my state, and then sent off to the UAE capital embassy in my country <which was in a diff state> to be stamped again. And yes, I am probably more careful than most - as I followed all the rules - and have never once been asked to show anything to anyone :)

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Latest post on 23 August 2012 - 15:19

Re the 2008 list of banned/controlled/restricted medication: I've just rung the number posted below - and been told "as long as she has a letter from her GP it doesn't matter what the medication is". I asked whether that was correct for the whole list of medications and whether there was a more up to date list than the 2008 one, and the man said "it doesn't matter as long as she has a letter from her GP". Hmmmm!

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Latest post on 23 August 2012 - 15:17

We have to do three monthly trips back to London to see specialists SJ, as we were unable to sort things out for her medically in Dubai. So we've got that side of things pretty much covered now thanks But as you say, so much that you find online doesn't work or is presumably extremely out of date. I'll give that number a ring and see if the 2008 list is the current one and repost. Just thought I'd ask a quick question and hoped to get a quick answer!! Nothing is quick in Dubai :P Wishing you luck October :)

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Latest post on 23 August 2012 - 15:11

We have to do three monthly trips back to London to see specialists SJ, as we were unable to sort things out for her medically in Dubai. So we've got that side of things pretty much covered now thanks But as you say, so much that you find online doesn't work or is presumably extremely out of date. I'll give that number a ring and see if the 2008 list is the current one and repost. Just thought I'd ask a quick question and hoped to get a quick answer!!

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Latest post on 23 August 2012 - 15:06

thanks SJ - that's a really useful contact to have - I've hunted high and low after an address like this as one of my DDs can be/has been prescribed medication that can cause us an issue travelling to the UAE. I found the list elsewhere, also from 2008 - and have been unable to find a more uptodate one. Hey October, I completely understand your frustration and therefore increased worry. I spent hours trolling the internet hitting constant block walls <everything from UAE ministry websites that simply don't work to ones that do but have not been updated for ten years> before I moved here, trying to find current and reliable info on banned/controlled prescription medications and also the official process for having all related documentation properly attested as per UAE requirements based on my home country. I do sincerely hope that London number is current for you. As you probably already know - 'most' things should be okay - IF you go through the enormous task of first obtaining all supporting documentation <reports from doctors to accompany you etc>, original scripts, official receipts for the purchase of the meds <helps with proof they were not black market purchase> etc etc etc and then get everything certified/notorised/attested as per your country and UAE law demands. One thing to keep in mind where your child is concerned though <and just something to have a plan for if you can not get the specific Dubai availability info from the London contact> just because you can bring something in legally <of course a very restricted amount of it though as per guidelines> does not mean that doctors here will be allowed to prescribe you/or that you will be able to buy, the exact same med when it comes time for a script renewal.

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Latest post on 23 August 2012 - 14:52

thanks SJ - that's a really useful contact to have - I've hunted high and low after an address like this as one of my DDs can be/has been prescribed medication that can cause us an issue travelling to the UAE. I found the list elsewhere, also from 2008 - and have been unable to find a more uptodate one.

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Latest post on 23 August 2012 - 14:42

thanks ladies. They are herbal and contain: Valerian extract, Passiflora extra, wild lettuce extrac, vervain and hops I actually bought them in Holland and Barrett. Love the directions on the packet too: Kalms Sleep may make you feel sleepy!! Hi October :) That is an interesting herbal mix you've found there. I don't know the laws here regarding those herbal ingredients but I for one would always prefer to be safe rather than sorry - I did just now find this London based contact <I think you said you are in the UK at the moment right?> who you could place a quick call to and confirm if it may pose any problem. http://www.fairtrials.net/press/article/list_of_controlled_pharmaceutical_substances_in_uae UAE Embassy Medical Department 71 Harley Street, LONDON, W1G 8DE Phone: 02074866281

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Latest post on 23 August 2012 - 14:23

thanks ladies. They are herbal and contain: Valerian extract, Passiflora extra, wild lettuce extrac, vervain and hops I actually bought them in Holland and Barrett. Love the directions on the packet too: Kalms Sleep may make you feel sleepy!!

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Latest post on 23 August 2012 - 14:04

Those tablets are really not very good for you, full of all sorts of rubbish - so I was told by my doctor. If you need something, go to Holland & Barrett and get something more herbal and less harmful.

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Latest post on 23 August 2012 - 13:45

Hi October, I have not seen the tablets you are talking about - but it might help if you could tell us what the active ingredients in them are... That way even if that exact brand is not sold here - it might be easier to determine if there is something in them that would automatically put them on the banned/controlled medication lists. <those lists are readily available on the net>

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