Afrin allowed?

[Glorydaz]

just curious - we are flying JetBlue end of October and I have serious trouble with the pressure in my ears... have been using Afrin for years now . take it as soon as I get on the plane and it gets me through take-off - usually take it close to landing also. otherwise, I'm in pain for 2 days. of course, it just hit me today that I may not be allowed to take it through security! I just checked the TSA website and see you are allowed "4 oz. non-prescription liquid medication"

does anyone know if Afrin applies in this case? anyone able to take Afrin through security?

thanks!

 

[JandD Mom]

You know what? That's a really important question for us. I read the TSA site and I think the answer is yes. The quote from that site follows. However, I am wondering if someone could tell me why KY Jelly is essential to take on a plane. What are people using it for up there????


To ensure the health and welfare of certain air travelers the following items are permitted.

Small amounts of Baby formula and breast milk if a baby or small child is traveling
Liquid prescription medicine with a name that matches the passenger’s ticket
Up to 5 oz. (148ml) of liquid or gel low blood sugar treatment
Up to 4 oz. of essential non-prescription liquid medications including saline solution, eye care products and KY jelly
Gel-filled bras and similar prosthetics
Gel-filled wheelchair cushions
Life support and life sustaining liquids such as bone marrow, blood products, and transplant organs carried for medical reasons

 

[CPT Tripss]

You know what? That's a really important question for us. I read the TSA site and I think the answer is yes. The quote from that site follows. However, I am wondering if someone could tell me why KY Jelly is essential to take on a plane. What are people using it for up there????
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Lubricants are essential for people with catheters.

 

[CPT Tripss]

just curious - we are flying JetBlue end of October and I have serious trouble with the pressure in my ears... have been using Afrin for years now . take it as soon as I get on the plane and it gets me through take-off - usually take it close to landing also. otherwise, I'm in pain for 2 days. of course, it just hit me today that I may not be allowed to take it through security! I just checked the TSA website and see you are allowed "4 oz. non-prescription liquid medication"

does anyone know if Afrin applies in this case? anyone able to take Afrin through security?

thanks!

You should be able to take it, although nothing is certain with TSA.