The Indian Embassy in Moscow has listed five restricted medicines that must have notarised Russian translations of prescriptions to avoid confiscation or arrest.
IllustrationIndian travellers bound for Russia must bring notarised Russian translations of prescriptions for five restricted medicines.
Those medicines are Pregabalin, Dextromethorphan, Codeine, Testosterone and Clonazepam.
If the required documents are missing, authorities may confiscate the drugs or arrest the traveller.
The embassy urges travellers to verify their medication list and secure the necessary paperwork before departure.
What this means for Indian travellersIf you are planning to travel to Russia, check if you are carrying any of the five restricted medicines listed by the Indian Embassy. If so, ensure you have notarised Russian translations of your prescriptions to avoid legal issues.
Indian travellers risk having their medicines seized and could face arrest, depending on the quantity carried.
Source: Outlook India
This brief was written with AI assistance from the reports listed above and read and approved for publication by Sandeep Gupta on 13 Nov 2026; the figures come from the reports listed above. Read our editorial policy.Rules and schedules change - confirm with the airline or embassy before you travel. Spotted an error? Tell us.
