Can I take these items on the plane in my purse?

[MrsHammer]

I typically carry chap stick, allergy nasal spray and my birth control pills in my purse. Can I keep these in my purse during the plane trip or do they need to be in the ziplock bag in my carry on? Just curious.

 

[Gracie09]

yes
yes - but in a separate bag. You can declare it medical and the oz do not matter
yea

https://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/prohibited-items
https://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/3-1-1-liquids-rule

 

[goofy4tink]

Chap stick and nasal spray need to be in your 3-1-1 baggie. B/C pills are fine in your bag.

 

[Gracie09]

Chap stick and nasal spray need to be in your 3-1-1 baggie. B/C pills are fine in your bag.

The wax type of chapstick would hold its shape out of the tube so it would be considered a solid and no 3-1-1 bag needed. If its the vaseline type then yes 3-1-1 bag. Allergy spray would be a medical necessary liquid and have to be out of the carry on but not necessarily be in the 3-1-1 bag. It could go in a separate medical bag especially if its over 3.4 oz.

 

[Alesia]

Chap stick and nasal spray need to be in your 3-1-1 baggie.

Chap stick doesn't.

 

[pooch]

OTC nasal spray would have to go in the bag unless you have a scrip or note from the dr. OTC is not usually considered medically necessary

 

[Gracie09]

OTC nasal spray would have to go in the bag unless you have a scrip or note from the dr. OTC is not usually considered medically necessary

the tsa does not distinguish between otc and prescription medication. For example breast milk and contact fluid are allowed in amounts larger than 3.4 oz but you have to declare it. Same with otc cold medicine and allergy medicine. I carry otc medication all the time through security without an issue.

 

[pooch]

the tsa does not distinguish between otc and prescription medication. For example breast milk and contact fluid are allowed in amounts larger than 3.4 oz but you have to declare it. Same with otc cold medicine and allergy medicine. I carry otc medication all the time through security without an issue.

I bow to more experience! But I don't think breast milk falls in the same category as OTC meds and contact solution is kinda medically necessary. You're saying I could take a quart of Sudafed in my carry on without a problem?

 

[Gracie09]

I bow to more experience! But I don't think breast milk falls in the same category as OTC meds and contact solution is kinda medically necessary. You're saying I could take a quart of Sudafed in my carry on without a problem?

https://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/medically-necessary-liquids-gels-and-aerosols
here is what the tsa says. You could have additional screening but yes you can take it.

 

[pooch]

Yup, read that. But nowhere does it define "medically necessary". I assume it to mean doctor prescribed or ordered. I guess the only thing that counts is what your friendly TSA agent thinks it means.

 

[MrsHammer]

The allergy spray is over the counter Flonase. I wouldn't call any of the things I mentioned 'medically necessary' during my 1.5 hr flight, but I'd rather have them with me in my purse as opposed to either having to check them or have them buried in my carry on in the overhead bin. But, mainly, I don't want to cause any issues going through security.

Thanks for responses!

 

[pooch]

The allergy spray is over the counter Flonase. I wouldn't call any of the things I mentioned 'medically necessary' during my 1.5 hr flight, but I'd rather have them with me in my purse as opposed to either having to check them or have them buried in my carry on in the overhead bin. But, mainly, I don't want to cause any issues going through security.

Thanks for responses!

You can put your 3-1-1 bag in your purse you know. I don't take a carry on, just a large hobo bag type handbag. They don't care where you have it. Heck, once through security, you could carry it in your hand if you wanted to!!

 

[bumbershoot]

You can put your 3-1-1 bag in your purse you know. I don't take a carry on, just a large hobo bag type handbag. They don't care where you have it. Heck, once through security, you could carry it in your hand if you wanted to!!

So true. When you get to TSA you're pulling them out of your bag (unless you get Pre) anyway so they don't know or care where they go. And the bags aren't inspected (unless there's an extra security check at the gate which I've experienced just once) after yours. They don't care where exactly the baggies go!

 

[goofy4tink]

The wax type of chapstick would hold its shape out of the tube so it would be considered a solid and no 3-1-1 bag needed. If its the vaseline type then yes 3-1-1 bag. Allergy spray would be a medical necessary liquid and have to be out of the carry on but not necessarily be in the 3-1-1 bag. It could go in a separate medical bag especially if its over 3.4 oz.

I forgot a Chapstick in my jeans pocket once. TSA stopped me, asked me to take out what was in my pocket. When he saw it, he told me to remember to put it in my 3-1-1 bag next time.
Now I stick everything in there. It's just easier. My saline nasal spray goes in the Baggie. It's just easier that way.

 

[nkereina]

I travel for work every 2-3 weeks and always do carry on. I NEVER put my chap stick (chap stick brand, the stick kind) or my nasal spray in the 311 bag. Never had an issue with all the airports I've been through. I also leave my new (sealed) contacts out of the 311 bag, as well as all my make up except for my liquid eyeliner. All has been fine. You never know when you'll get an overzealous TSA agent, but this has been my experience.

 

[happymommy]

I've had stuff like nasal spray in my purse many times.

I never take my liquids out, never been asked to do so.

Just my experience.

 

[pooch]

I think this thread points to how inconsistent TSA screening is. Right after 9/11 rules were very tight and rigid. Now, not so much. I err on the side of caution. I have the appropriate liquids in a ziplock bag. I put it in the bin whether or not I am asked to do so. I take off my shoes. None of this takes any appreciable time (you're waiting in line anyway). What does take time is waiting for someone in front of me arguing with the agents. As if you're gonna win THAT!! Or the bag on the belt behind mine that had something suspicious in it and causes the belt to stop before I can reach mine!!!

 

[jec6613]

I think this thread points to how inconsistent TSA screening is. Right after 9/11 rules were very tight and rigid. Now, not so much. I err on the side of caution. I have the appropriate liquids in a ziplock bag. I put it in the bin whether or not I am asked to do so. I take off my shoes. None of this takes any appreciable time (you're waiting in line anyway). What does take time is waiting for someone in front of me arguing with the agents. As if you're gonna win THAT!! Or the bag on the belt behind mine that had something suspicious in it and causes the belt to stop before I can reach mine!!!

This time a lot.

I travel with a few devices, so per strict TSA regulations I usually take 6-7 bins (two laptops, shoes, CPAP, bag with straps, photo gear that's X-Ray effecting, et cetera). My fiancé always gives me flak for using so many bins, until I made the point that I had missed two flights in the past because of getting re-screened at LAX and JFK when I didn't follow their rules exactly and got somebody who was a sticker, and got sent to the back of the line; at least if I do and they give me trouble, I've done everything that I can. It only takes a few extra seconds to follow the rules to the T and not have to worry about it.