can over-the-counter meds like cortaid, analgesic cream, and cough drops be sent in army care pkgs to Iraq?
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Kelly Jo:\n\n     Yes! Definitely!  You can send over the counter medications to military members serving in the middle east. I have done so in many packages to many service members. They must be in the original factory sealed contained. Just make sure you list it on the Customs Declaration, USPS form 2976A\n\n      They are instructed NOT to eat any food that is home make,. (that doesn't mean that some aren't "bending" that rule) I don't believe you as a mother would send your son anything that would harm him.\n\n      When you do send that package, tell your son my family and I said "Thank You" for his sacrifice and service to the country. We are able to sleep safe and sound at night, over here, because fine young men and women such as he are keeping watch over the country.
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when my uncle was over there up until 3 months ago, i use to send him all kinds of goodies. chocolate, peanuts, jerky, just about anything that doesn't go bad. i'd also send him hygiene stuff, soap, lotion, anti-bacterial stuff, also i know it sounds weird, but lots of q-tips. they use it not only for their ears, but cleaning their weapons. but most of all, letters from home and plenty of pics, and it wouldn't hurt to send disposable cameras either. once you gather everything, go to your local post-office, and let them know you are mailing it to a loved one in iraq, and they will supply a reasonable size box and help you ship it off. make sure his addy is written correctly. it took my uncle about 7 days to get his. good luck, and God Bless our Troops.....
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Hi. My husband was in the marine corp. and now he is in the army. You can call or email the USO  or the post office and ask them if they still do care packages for troops. You can go to school/church/or around your community and collect snacks, toiletries, international calling cards, big quantity of items can be sold in Sam's club. for women and men to Iraq. Thank you for thinking of our soldiers and troops. God bless you!
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Actually it is Ok for you to take some over the counter pain med before your appointment as long as you follow the proper dose direction mentioned on the bottle. It does not interact with the local anesthesia. Make sure you take it with food and an 8oz. glass of water. Aleve also decreases inflammation as does aspirin and having it in your system as you are getting root cannal helps with your post operation healing and decrease your discomfort.
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Technically no, but it's amazing what you can get when you present the issue in a way that a pharmacist will feel safe about the transaction. \n\nI am amazed at how easy it is to get controlled drugs here in Costa Rica. I am not an abuser; rather have medical problems that require medications that must have prescriptions in the U.S.  Here I can merely show the prescription bottle (no ID required) or tell the pharmacist what I need. On New Years Eve I had an awful back pain and was able to get codeine with no problem.\n\nNow, if they think you want the drugs for illegal or recreational purposes, that's another story!
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If you want to send a care package or be a penpal, the best site to use is AnySoldier.  There, you will find troops from all branches of the military and all ranks and both sexes listed.  It will state if they want a penpal or what items they or their unit could use in a care package.  It will also give their address so that you can send it directly to them.\n\nThank you for your willingness to support our troops.  Morale and knowing the people back home care is a huge part of their lives.  Please just be cautious of websites asking for donations and such.  Even during this time and for this cause, there are many scams out there.  \n\nIf you'd like links to any other sites, please leave a message here and I'll post them for you.  I try not to post all of them because there's quite an extended list, but most of them are ones that we in the military are told are safe and trusted.  I usually just post the source link for what I think is best suited for what's being asked.\n\nThanks again from and Army wife of 18 years and 3 deployments!!
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The only drug I can find which is close to what you have put (which like someone else I could not find any reference to) is SOLPODOL.\nSolpodol is a combination of 2 medicines in a disolvable tablet.  The first med is paracetamol, widely available over the counter and pretty safe if taken to instructions.  The second med that solpodol contains is Codeine, an opioid which is only available on prescrition.\nThere is a lot of info at the link below giving a list of side effects and conditions in which the drug should not be used.\nAs others have said a person should not take meds prescribed for someone else.
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My son has been in Iraq twice now and i know how tough it can be on the home front. God bless you and your family, and Thank You for all that you are sacrificing for us. \nBeings it is after the 13th of Nov. {the date we are supposed to get things mailed for Christmas } it might take longer than the expected week and a half. You might be better off sending packaged goodies, the commercial preservatives are better than what we can use at home. Here are some things i have mailed and had good results with...Oatmeal, or chocolate chip cookies do really well in the mail if you put them inside of a pringles can. Those "disposable" tupperware bowls are inexpensive and work to keep things airtight and fresh too. Divinity, and homemade fudge keep very well if airtight, so will rice krispie treats. Put layers of waxed paper in between, or individually wrap each piece. Carmel corn is always a winner too, and can be sent in a ziplock baggie. Make sure that the box you send everything is packed tight so things don't end up breaking to pieces in the mail, i use dry popcorn, or new socks to fill the spaces. Hope that this is helpful for you.
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Its comman problem. in my experince most of patients do well with analgesic NSAID and antispasmodic like buscopan.
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Not legally, at least in the United States.  Mind you, there are places that will either sell it to you illegally (a bit rare, being a felony and all) or have a doctor on staff look over a questionnaire you fill out and then prescribe the drug (much more common).  he FDA is currently looking into requiring any doctor writing a prescription to have a face-to-face consultation with/evaluation of the patient.
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I don't think you can buy drugs that require a Federal prescription legally over the internet regardless of what other people tell you.\n\nYou could check with your pharmacist or your your Federal congress person.  I suppose you could also try and contact the Federal Drug Administration in your Gov't white pages of the phone book.
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Well, I am a former army infantry soldier so I will tell you what I used most (or appreciated receiving) while on deployment.\n\n1. Stationary: Writing paper, envelopes, and pens are great for keeping in touch with friends and family. stamps are not needed since all military mail (under 13OZ) is delivered free of charge to the soldier.\n\n2. AA batteries. most soldiers will carry some sort of electronic device whether for personal use or official use. yes the military does supply the soldier with batteries but half the time the ones issued are the throwaways from the battery companies and they are half dead. \n\n3. Duct tape. can never go wrong with duct tape. electrical tape is also good.\n\n4. moleskin for blisters on the feet. soldiers walk a lot so blisters are inevitable.\n\n5. Bungee cords (dark colored): these are great for quick securing of items to your rucksack and also for making a quick "pup tent" for those surprise rain storms.\n\n6. Band-Aids: soldiers a lot of times get pretty good cuts. however most of the time all that is needed is a band-aid. lets the medics use their time for the more serious injuries.\n\n7. a letter. not a letter of praise of what they are doing but just a normal letter to let the soldier get a taste of home.you dont have to get personal...just let them know in a brief way how things are "back home". a thank you at the end is good enough. (ps. if from a female, a little bit of perfume on the paper is most pleasant).\n\n8. small toiletries: razors, shaving creme, deodorant (unscented; keeps the bugs away) baby powder. sending medication even if otc is frowned upon.\n\n9. hard candies: lemondrops are great for long patrols as are fruit lifesavers.\n\nthat is all I can think of but I am sure there are more things that would be appreciated.
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Sure, but it has to be authorized by the physician.  If the pharmacy calls the  physician and it wasn't authorized, well, get some KY Jelly prior to being arrested.
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Ask the Doc at the MEPS.
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try checking out drugbuyers.com or overseaspharmacy.com to get more info...\n\nhope this helps
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Good idea.  But, why not go further?  Go to anysoldier.com and send a care package or even a letter to someone stuck thousands of miles from home.
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Aspirin, Tylenol, etc.