German Regaine on a plane that does a stopover in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)?

[Svaret]

Hello.

I just started using Regaine foam a half year ago and so far the results have been amazing. My hairdresser and my doctor affirmed that I haven't lost any visible amount of hair, yet a few started to grow back. But they are barely visible. I'm only 23 years old. Going bald at that age is no option for me.

Currently I'm worried. In just 2 weeks I will be traveling from Frankfurt to Auckland. I'll stay there for one month. This journey includes two stopovers. One in Abu Dhabi and one in Melbourne. And I'm extremely worried about that stopover in Abu Dhabi. I want to take my Regaine foam with me. Just one package containing 60g. The writings on that bottle are in German. In my country you are only able to get Regaine foam in a pharmacy or in an online store (legally). But you don't need any prescription.

I'm worried that they are either unable to read it (as it is in German only) or that taking medication like that into the United Arab Emirates is even illegal. You can get devastating penalties in this country for taking any illegal (in their country) medication with you.

I planned to check it in with my baggage, not in my hand baggage.

Do you guys have any idea if this is possible or if I shouldn't be doing this? If not: Can you buy prescription-free Regaine foam in New Zealand?

Thank you in advance.

 

[Svaret]

No one with any opinions about this?

 

[maher]

I'm pretty sure you can buy minoxidil in Auckland.

 

[Svaret]

And any idea about just putting it in my baggage? Not hand-luggage. My main fear is that they fish it out because they can't figure out what it is, as the writings on my Regain are in German only. I really don't want to arrive at my destination without my baggage. And another fear would be the penalties for things like that, as mentioned before.

 

[talmoode]

don't they have some guidelines on what not to take with you on board or to that country? also I am sure that people in Abu Dhabi use Rogaine (Regaine) to treat hair loss as well and know what it looks like even when its written in another language. Maybe ring the airline company and ask them if its okay??