Is Ephedrine legal in Bahrain?

Legal status

Regulated as a chemical PRECURSOR (1988 UN Convention Table I — a methamphetamine precursor), NOT as a scheduled narcotic; a precursor in the 'third group' tables annexed to Law No. 15 of 2007; a restricted medicine (MOH-managed).

Consequences if caught

No confirmed capital exposure — capital punishment is reserved for the most serious trafficking of narcotic/psychotropic substances; ephedrine is controlled as a precursor in separate tables. Precursor diversion: imprisonment + fines.

If prescribed or medical

Also a pharmacy/prescription decongestant-bronchodilator medicine subject to sales limits; carry documentation for a personal supply.

Documentation

All drugs (cannabis/hashish, heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, MDMA) are prohibited in Bahrain under Law 15 of 2007 on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, with the Penal Code (Law 15 of 1976) and Sharia influence; possession and use are criminal and there is no medical cannabis. Serious crimes including trafficking carry capital punishment OR imprisonment plus civil disqualification of 3–15 years, with wide judicial sentencing discretion and no fixed statutory gram thresholds (discretionary). [retained; drug death sentences imposed but not carried out — commonly commuted] The death penalty is available for drug trafficking and courts have handed down drug death sentences (e.g. a 2019 smuggling case), but executions for drugs have NOT been carried out — most are commuted. Expatriates face deportation. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Bahrain’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.