Can international travelers bring personal medicines, including metamizole and ibuprofen, into India?

Travelers raised concerns about Baralgin-M because it contains the same active ingredient as Analgin (metamizole). No specific cases of fines or detention were reported in the discussion, so check current import rules before carrying it.

One traveler regularly carries a backpack of medicines and liquid remedies in hand luggage, including when travelling with children, and has not had the kit opened by Indian airport staff.

One traveler noted that many medicines are available in India. If symptoms could indicate dengue, the practical advice is to get tested rather than self-medicate and use travel insurance for medical care.

For a travel medicine kit, travelers specifically mentioned paracetamol and Rehydron as useful basics to purchase before departure.