Modafinil (Provigil) in Egypt: Import Rules & Brands

Quick reference

Drug class: Wakefulness-promoting agent
Controlled substance: Not named in the schedules Egypt's traveller guidance refers to. Egypt replaced its schedules in February 2026 and the new annex could not be read in full, so check before you travel.
Prescription required: Yes, registered as a prescription-only pharmaceutical with the Egyptian Drug Authority
Available locally: Yes, as local generics Bravamax and Modifree. Provigil, Alertec and Modiodal are not confirmed as sold in Egypt.
Storage: Room temperature, original packaging. Follow your own pack's label and keep it out of heat.
Max supply to carry: Up to 3 months, reduced to your length of stay (Ministry of Health guidance). Modafinil: check before travel, because the 2026 schedules could not be read in full.
Key document: Signed medical report and a prescription stating doses, plus original packs
Emergency alternative: See a locally registered doctor in Egypt for a local prescription; your foreign prescription is not legally recognised there.

Taking modafinil to Egypt

Modafinil is sold as Provigil (US, Canada), Alertec (Canada) and Modiodal (France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Japan). It is not named in Egypt's Law No. 182 of 1960 on Anti-Narcotics or in the schedules Egypt's traveller guidance refers to. ^[7]^[1]Egypt replaced those schedules in February 2026 (Ministry of Health and Population Decree No. 44 of 2026) and the new annex could not be read in full, so confirm before you travel.^[5]

Since Egypt inspects personal medicines at entry, check before you travel with the Egyptian Drug Authority (hotline 15301) or an Egyptian embassy that modafinil is not listed. Local generics exist, including Bravamax and Modifree.

Medical disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your prescribing doctor before travelling with medication, particularly regarding supply quantities, storage requirements, and import documentation.

Documentation for travelling to Egypt with modafinil

Egypt's Ministry of Health guidance states that personal medicines carried by travellers are inspected by Ministry of Health inspectors and customs at the port of entry. Carry a signed medical report stating personal use, the quantity and your condition, and a prescription stating doses, with the medication in original packaging.^[1]

Pre-travel paperwork timeline

T-30 days
Ask your prescriber for a signed medical report and a prescription stating doses. Contact the Egyptian Drug Authority (hotline 15301) or an Egyptian embassy and ask whether modafinil is listed under the 2026 schedules. Keep the reply.Medical report and prescription
T-14 days
Get the written answer on modafinil's status. If it says modafinil is listed, do not carry it, and plan an alternative with your prescriber.Written confirmation
Egypt has not published a permission process for travellers, so do not wait for one.
T-7 days
Have the signed report in English and ask the embassy whether an Arabic translation is also expected.Signed medical report
T-1 day
Print the report, the prescription and any written reply. Pack modafinil in original packaging with the pharmacy label visible.
T-0 (border)
Keep the report, prescription and packs together in hand luggage. If customs ask about your medication, show them and state the quantity.

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What your medical report must include

Your full name and passport number. Modafinil (INN) and the brand you take, such as Provigil or Modiodal. Dose, frequency, total quantity carried and travel dates. The condition as a single word. A statement that the medication is for personal use only. The doctor's signature, registration number, stamp and clinic letterhead. Carry a prescription stating doses alongside it.

No notarisation or apostille requirement for personal medication letters appears in the sources reviewed. Confirm the format with the embassy.

How much modafinil to bring

Egypt's Ministry of Health guidance allows up to 3 months' supply of non-scheduled prescription medicines, reduced to your length of stay. Carry only what you need for the trip, and state the exact quantity in your report. Modafinil: check before travel, because the 2026 schedules could not be read in full.^[1]

Split your supply

Carry your main supply in hand luggage and a backup in checked luggage. If one bag is lost or delayed, you still have medication. Keep both in original packaging with pharmacy labels visible.

Packing and storing modafinil for travel

Keep tablets in the original box or blister, inside a pouch you can open quickly. Modafinil tablets should be stored at room temperature (between 20°C and 25°C), away from direct light and moisture.^[6] Carry the report and prescription with the medication through layovers. Officials may inspect your medication on arrival.

Airport security with modafinil

Modafinil is a solid oral tablet, so liquid-medication exemptions do not apply at the airport. Carry them in hand luggage in the original box so staff can see the label. If screening staff ask, answer plainly and present your signed medical report and prescription. For more practical advice on flying with prescription medication, see our dedicated guide.

Customs and medication import rules for Egypt

Egypt's Ministry of Health guidance allows up to 3 months' supply of prescription medicines that are not on the narcotics or psychotropic schedules, reduced to your length of stay, with a signed medical report and a prescription stating doses. ^[1]Modafinil's status under Egypt's 2026 schedules could not be read in full: check before travel. The UK government says some medicines need Ministry of Health permission before arrival, but Egypt has not published an application route for travellers.^[2]

Check modafinil's status before you fly

Egypt's Law No. 182 of 1960 criminalises unauthorised import of narcotics and extends to many psychotropic substances. Modafinil's status under Egypt's 2026 schedules could not be confirmed, so do not assume it falls outside the law. Get written confirmation from the Egyptian Drug Authority (hotline 15301) that modafinil is not listed, and carry it with your medical report and prescription. If it is listed, do not carry it.

See Egypt's country healthcare guide and the glossary entries on medication import rules and controlled substances.

Modafinil availability in Egypt

Brands of modafinil sold in Egypt

Brand name	Indication	Formulation	Supply note
Bravamax (Chemipharm)	Generic modafinil, wakefulness-promoting	200 mg scored tablets	Egyptian-made; confirm stock with a pharmacy
Modifree (Pioneer)	Narcolepsy, per manufacturer listing	Blister pack; strength not confirmed	Egyptian-made; confirm stock with a pharmacy

Egyptian manufacturers list modafinil products, including Bravamax 200 mg scored tablets from Chemipharm^[4] and Pioneer Pharmaceutical Industries' Modifree^[3]. Provigil, Alertec and Modiodal are not confirmed as sold in Egypt, so ask a pharmacist for modafinil by generic name. Retail prices and the local prescription rule could not be verified. Assume a prescription is needed.

Finding a doctor who can prescribe modafinil in Egypt

Prescriptions from abroad are not legally recognised in Egypt, so a refill needs a locally registered doctor. Private clinics in Cairo are the usual starting point; ask your embassy or insurer's assistance line for a specialist. Consultation fees could not be verified, so confirm the price when booking.

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Storing modafinil while in Egypt

Egypt's summer heat is the main storage risk; see our guide on travelling in a heatwave for information on storing medications in extreme heat. Keep your supply in the hotel room safe or a shaded bag, never in a parked car or on a beach. Keep it out of damp bathrooms, and check the storage line on your own pack.

What to do if something goes wrong with your modafinil in Egypt

If your supply is lost or stolen, report it to the police on 122 and ask for a written report. Contact your prescriber for a fresh report and prescription and tell your embassy. Keep the report, because it explains the gap if customs ask on departure.

If you run out, see a locally registered doctor and ask for modafinil by generic name or for Bravamax or Modifree. Message your home prescriber before you stop, so they can advise on your plan.

Emergency phrases in Arabic

“أحتاج إلى دواء مودافينيل”

I need modafinil medication

“أتناول مودافينيل كل يوم بوصفة طبية”

I take modafinil every day on a doctor's prescription

“من فضلك اتصل بطبيب”

Please call a doctor

“أين أقرب مستشفى أو صيدلية تعمل على مدار 24 ساعة؟”

Where is the nearest hospital or 24-hour pharmacy?

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The ambulance number in Egypt is 123 and the police number is 122.^[8] Go to a private hospital emergency department in Cairo and show your medical report and prescription.

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Frequently asked questions

Is modafinil legal in Egypt?

Modafinil is sold in Egypt under local brands, including Bravamax from Chemipharm^[4]. Its status for travellers could not be confirmed against the 2026 schedules, so check with the Egyptian Drug Authority (hotline 15301) before you fly. If it is not listed, carry a signed medical report and a prescription.

Can I bring modafinil into Egypt?

Egyptian guidance asks for original packaging, a signed medical report confirming personal use and a prescription stating doses, for up to 3 months' supply reduced to your length of stay.^[1] Modafinil: check before travel, because the 2026 schedules could not be read in full.

Do I need a doctor's letter to fly with modafinil?

Yes, carry a signed medical report and a prescription stating doses. Personal medicines are inspected at the port of entry, and the documents explain your supply on the spot.^[1]

Is Provigil or Modiodal available in Egypt?

Neither Provigil nor Modiodal is confirmed as sold in Egypt. The same ingredient, modafinil, is sold locally as Bravamax and Modifree. Alertec is a Canadian brand and is not confirmed in Egypt either.

Is modafinil available in Egypt pharmacies?

Egyptian-made generics Bravamax and Modifree are listed by their manufacturers. Stock and pricing were not verified, so call ahead and assume a prescription is needed.

What if I run out of modafinil in Egypt?

Book a locally registered doctor, since foreign prescriptions are not legally recognised. Ask for modafinil by generic name or for Bravamax or Modifree.

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