Bringing Codeine base painkillers through Arab countries.

Tintagel

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If travelling long haul through Dubai, Qatar or similar can I bring a codeine based painkiller such as Solpadeine with me in my hand luggage or hold luggage when transiting through their airports?
Any other destinations where these might not be allowable?
 
A recent judgement in an Egyptian court would have me checking up on what to bring. Google it.
 
UAE embassy guidance [broken link removed] and [broken link removed]. You are not allowed to carry medication even as a transit passenger.
 
A couple of my prescription based tablets are on that list. I was due to fly to HK later on this summer. To avoid the possible hassle I will fly from a European base direct instead.