prescription codeine tablets still legal to take into china?

Question

Just been prescribed 30mg tablets for chronic pain joint as I cant take aspirin based medicines.I know cough syrups containing codeine are banned, but cannot find ANY info on tablets; and from experience I know it is a waste of time asking Chinese Embassy in UK.We are travelling in a week, so if anyone can point me at a definitive answer, I will raise a glass of Chinese white wine in their name on Christmas Day.

Andy · Answer

Don't take that, it is illegal in China now. Any tablets or syrup with Codeine is prohibited and it may be regarded as drug traffic.

Mary · Answer

Well, you can take some but you need a doctor's prescription and declaration is necessary.

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