When i go on holiday what medication can i take in my hand luggage?

Question

I need eyedrops they are in a small bottle, and i woul like to have them in my hand luggage when i go on holiday on an aeroplane. Would i be allowed to do that, or do they have to be in my suitcase?

Answer 1

On Tuesday, September 26, TSA adjusted the ban on liquids, gels, and aerosols.

Air travelers may now carry liquids, gels and aerosols in their carry-on bag when going through security checkpoints.

With certain exceptions for prescription and over-the-counter medicines, baby formula and breast milk, and other essential liquids, gels, and aerosols, the following rules apply to all liquids, gels, and aerosols you want to carry through a security checkpoint.

1. All liquids, gels and aerosols must be in three-ounce or smaller containers. Larger containers that are half-full or toothpaste tubes rolled up are not allowed. Each container must be three ounces or smaller.
2. All liquids, gels and aerosols must be placed in a single, quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag. Gallon size bags or bags that are not zip-top such as fold-over sandwich bags are not allowed. Each traveler can use only one, quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag.
3. Each traveler must remove their quart-sized plastic, zip-top bag from their carry-on and place it in a bin or on the conveyor belt for X-ray screening. X-raying separately will allow TSA security officers to more easily examine the declared items.

Please keep in mind that these rules were developed after extensive research and understanding of current threats. They are intended to help air travelers bring essential toiletries and other liquids, gels and aerosols for short trips. If you need larger amounts of liquids, gels and aerosols such as toothpaste or shampoo, please place them in your luggage and check them with your airline.

To ensure the health and welfare of certain air travelers there are no limits on the amounts of the following liquids, gels and aerosols you may carry through a security checkpoint:

* Baby formula and breast milk if a baby or small child is traveling;
* All prescription and over-the-counter medications (liquids, gels, and aerosols) including KY jelly, eye drops, and saline solution for medical purposes;
* Liquids including water, juice, or liquid nutrition or gels for passengers with a disability or medical condition;
* Life-support and life-sustaining liquids such as bone marrow, blood products, and transplant organs;
* Items used to augment the body for medical or cosmetic reasons such as mastectomy products, prosthetic breasts, bras or shells containing gels, saline solution, or other liquids; and,
* Gels or frozen liquids needed to cool disability or medically related items used by persons with disabilities or medical conditions.

You are not limited in the amount or volume of these above items you may bring in your carry-on baggage. However, if these items are in containers larger than three ounces, please perform the following:

1. Separate these items from the liquids, gels, and aerosols in your quart-size and zip-top bag.
2. Declare you have the items to one of our Security Officers at the security checkpoint.
3. Present these items for additional inspection once reaching the X-ray. These items are subject to additional screening.

We have also taken steps to ensure the security of the boarding areas after you pass through our security checkpoints. Therefore, any liquid, gel or aerosol, such as coffee or soda, purchased in the secure area beyond the security checkpoint is allowed aboard your plane. Please note that if you have a layover and are re-screened at your connecting airport the current rules (see above) for carry-ons apply. For more details, get the 3-1-1 for carry-ons.

A printable version of the prohibited items listing is available. Prohibited Items List (PDF 164 KB)

To effectively communicate important security information, we translated these changes into a variety of languages. Security Information In Other Languages

You are permitted to bring solid cosmetics and personal hygiene items as such lipstick, lip balm and similar solids.

We ask for your cooperation in the screening process by being prepared before you arrive. We also ask that you follow the guidelines above and try not to over-think these guidelines. Please pack liquids, gels, and aerosols in your checked baggage even if you do not normally check a bag.

In addition to liquids, gels, and aerosols numerous other potentially dangerous items are not permitted in carry-on baggage. We strongly encourage travelers to read more about previously prohibited items to avoid complications during screening.

Answer 2

Hi Abi, Good question, i have just come back off holiday and i take tablets and medicine for a heart condition, and as long as you have an up to date prescription on you when passing through security you should be ok. Also most major airlines now allow you to take upto 150ml of liquid onto aircraft so all in all you shouldn't have to many problems with eye drops.

Answer 3

Any essential medication should be carried in your carry on luggage (wouldn't want your luggage to get lost with your medication in it, or your flight delayed and you have no access to it). Make sure it is in the original bottle with label carrying your name and other pertinent information. It never hurts to have a copy of that prescription with you. Especially now more than ever when some liquids are banned.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Hand luggage is limited in size so my list is basically what would fit there. Paperback Book bottle water mints camera passport biro small notepad mobile phone and charger biscuits very small radio and bud headphone

Answer 6

You can bring eye drops with you in your carry on luggage - I would suggest if they are prescription drops that you keep them in the original packaging with you name on the prescription bottle. For the complete list of what you can and can not bring on the aircraft with you in both your carry on and checked luggage you should go to the TSA website http://www.tsa.gov/

Answer 7

I work at the airport and they will allow you to take as much medication as you will require for your flight. Be reasonable and pack the excess in the check-in luggage.Keep all liquids, pastes toothpaste perfume/aftershave and foods at 100ml and you should pass thru ok. anything above 100ml will be taken and disposed of. If in doubt put it in luggage.Easy.

Answer 8

You're definitely allowed to carry prescription meds with you on board commercial flights. I'm a diabetic(type 2) who uses insulin, so I carry my insulin device, pen needles for that device, as well as my glucometer and testing supplies onboard.

Answer 9

THE ALLOWED QUANTITY OF LIQUIDS IS 100 ML, OR I THINK AROUND 3,4 FL OZ. YOU HAVE TO DECLARE IT TOO. THEY WIL GIVE YOU A SPECIAL NYLON TO PUT IT IN. DON'T WORRY- THERE WON'T BE ANY PROBLEMS WITH YOUR EYEDROPS.

Answer 10

check with airport better been safe than sorry put one in case any way

Answer 11

you need to consult the individual airline for advice.