How to Travel with Prescription Medications on Planes
Keep all medications and vitamins in their stock container or packaging. If you have prescription medication, ensure the vial or bottle has the original pharmacy label on it that shows your name and the name of the medication.
Declare your medication or vitamins at the security checkpoint. You can simply tell the TSA agent that you have a medication or vitamin on your person or in your carry-on that you might need to access during the flight. Identify the medication or vitamin and explain why you need it.
Provide a written statement declaring the medication and its purpose if you do not feel comfortable telling the TSA agent your personal information.
Wait for the TSA agent to inspect the packaging and determine whether the substance can be taken aboard. According to the TSA website, crucial medications such as heart medication and diabetic medication is allowed on board in quantities larger than 3 ounces, if required. Certain fluids, such as baby formula, can be allowed on board at the agent's discretion.
Check your carry-on luggage if the medication or vitamin is not approved for onboard use. This way you can place the items inside a checked bag and ensure they do not get lost or misplaced.
Bring a copy of the original prescription from your doctor especially for controlled substances.
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Post a CommentGreat tips this is one of the most aggravating things to deal with when traveling.
excellent tips, my dad is diabetic and followed them with no problem.
Good tips, especially about bringing a copy of the original presecription.
I don't fly so this is something I would not have ever thought about, good info.
Very useful info for those who need to travel with prescription meds while on planes.