Allergy Nasal Spray in Carry On??

[klwdisney]

I am trying to organize my little tiny baggie for our upcoming trip. We are not checking luggage and are trying to fit our things into just carry on bags. My question, which I could not find the answer to on the TSA website, is whether allergy nasal spray (flonase to be specific) needs to be included in the baggie? Or can I have a separate baggie for medications? This is a liquid and is not a prescription. I just dont think I can fit it in my toiletry baggie.

 

[bumbershoot]

It's a medication so it can be on its own. You should declare it. But if it CAN fit in the baggie, why not? Might as well try it, to keep things simple. Remember that you get a baggie for each traveler.

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

Yes it must go in your 3-1-1 baggie and you can only have one per person. Flonase is not a medication that can be declared it is OTC med

 

[alliecat523]

I always just leave mine in my purse and don't declare it. I've never had an issue. Of course every TSA agent is different but I've been doing this for years.

 

[bumbershoot]

Yes it must go in your 3-1-1 baggie and you can only have one per person. Flonase is not a medication that can be declared it is OTC med

"Medications
Medications in pill or other solid form must undergo security screening. It is recommended that medication be clearly labeled to facilitate the screening process. Check with state laws regarding prescription medication labels.

You are responsible for displaying, handling, and repacking the medication when screening is required. Medication can undergo a visual or X-ray screening and may be tested for traces of explosives."

There is nothing in there that says it must be a prescription at all. Mentioning the label is just talking about the label, not saying it has to be prescription. It is a medication, it is used for medical purposes. If contact solution counts, flonase counts.

 

[OKW Lover]

Yes it must go in your 3-1-1 baggie and you can only have one per person. Flonase is not a medication that can be declared it is OTC med

The actual TSA regulations do allow you to bring liquids medically necessary (not just prescription) in your carryon and they are not limited to your 3-1-1 baggie. https://www.tsa.gov/travel/special-procedures

 

[stitchlovestink]

Yes it must go in your 3-1-1 baggie and you can only have one per person. Flonase is not a medication that can be declared it is OTC med

NO, it does not!! Just because it is available OTC does not mean it is NOT a medication.
It does not have to go in your 311 bag.

"Medications
Medications in pill or other solid form must undergo security screening. It is recommended that medication be clearly labeled to facilitate the screening process. Check with state laws regarding prescription medication labels.

You are responsible for displaying, handling, and repacking the medication when screening is required. Medication can undergo a visual or X-ray screening and may be tested for traces of explosives."

There is nothing in there that says it must be a prescription at all. Mentioning the label is just talking about the label, not saying it has to be prescription. It is a medication, it is used for medical purposes. If contact solution counts, flonase counts.

EXACTLY!!

 

[maxiesmom]

If you can't fit it in your 3-1-1 baggie just declare it and show it to the TSA agent.