Liquid Meds in Carry-on or Checked?

[Lokkabear]

I know you are supposed to carry your medication in your carry on but my daughter has a medication in liquid form that is only for emergencies and we are not allowed to have ANY LIQUID in our carry ons. Now, is the liquid medication something they will allow in carry on or should I check it? If I check it and need it, how hard would it be to access it?
Thank you in advacne for your help.

 

[maria-fan-22]

Not on airplanes but on the ship yes. The TSA may let you bring it with you on a plane if you bring a note from her doctor. They are supposed to let medical things trough no problem but the TSA is the TSA. But you can definatly carry it on with you at the port.

 

[castawayfan]

We just had to fly in Mid November with three different liquid meds - 2 over the counter and one prescription. TSA told us to put them in a separate quart bag from our other liquids and just let them know that they were meds when we went through security. We of course forgot to let them know!!! Flying out, the one TSA person called the other over when our bin went through and she told her since they were meds they were no problem. Coming back through Orlando, they did not give us a second look. If you check the TSA website it explains what liquid meds you can bring through security on your carry on.

 

[HappyontheLake]

If it is prescription/medically necessary it is exempt from the 3 ounce rule (if it is labeled). If it is over the counter but necessary for emergencies (such as benadryl) you can get a prescription from the doctor so that the pharmacy can label it as a prescription.

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/editorial_1059.shtm

read this thoroughly so you understand how to proceed

NEVER check your medicine. Baggage doesn't always make it to your destination.

 

[castawayfan]

Well, we had liquid tylenol and robitussin and no note from out doctor. We had our presciption cough meds but no note, it just had the label on it. Maybe we got lucky but we really did not even get a second look. Also, both the over the counter meds were more than 3oz.

 

[kay1864]

we are not allowed to have ANY LIQUID in our carry ons

This is not correct. In each carryon you can have liquids in bottles that are 3 oz or less, and they must all fit in one quart-size ziplock bag.

 

[Lokkabear]

This is not correct. In each carryon you can have liquids in bottles that are 3 oz or less, and they must all fit in one quart-size ziplock bag.

This IS correct for our airport. You can not even bring water onboard. They are VERY strict. Any/all liquids must be checked.

 

[Cruise]

This IS correct for our airport. You can not even bring water onboard. They are VERY strict. Any/all liquids must be checked.

If you're talking about your flight from your home then you need to check the CATSA website as you have to follow their rules when at a Canadian airport. For your return flight from Orlando, the advice you've received above is correct for the TSA in the US.

 

[aan1701]

This IS correct for our airport. You can not even bring water onboard. They are VERY strict. Any/all liquids must be checked.

Then your local TSA is making up their own rules. Any liquids can be in as many 3OZ. bottles that will fit in a one quart zip lock bag.

 

[MTmomma]

Then your local TSA is making up their own rules. Any liquids can be in as many 3OZ. bottles that will fit in a one quart zip lock bag.

Ummm she is flying from Canada, and therefore subject to THEIR rules for carry on.....

 

[sayhello]

Ummm she is flying from Canada, and therefore subject to THEIR rules for carry on.....

I wonder if this is going to be an issue for folks flying home from Vancouver after the Alaska cruises? Or is it maybe only in her province?

Well, I went and looked at the CATSA website, and their rules seem to be pretty similar to the TSA rules here. So it must be something specific to the area the OP is flying from.

Sayhello

 

[turbo teacher]

Our rules are EXACTLY the same as the US for flight restrictions for liquids.

Quoted from CATS:
"essential non-prescription liquid medications. You are allowed to carry volumes greater than 100 ml (3.4 oz.) in your carry-on baggage. These liquids must be declared to the Screening Officer separately.

Prescription medication

Liquid prescription medications are exempted from the liquid restrictions and can be carried in carry-on baggage in volumes larger than 100 ml (3.4 oz.). These liquids must be declared to the Screening Officer separately.

Inhalers and diabetic supplies are permitted.

Ensure the medication is properly labelled (professionally printed label identifying the medication or a manufacturer’s name or pharmaceutical label) and displays a matching name with the name printed on the passenger's ticket/boarding pass. "

I had to remove my LINK as I don't have enough posts on this board If you go to the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority - you can find all the information you'll need.

As for taking water on-board an aircraft - you are right, water in a bottle with a broken seal, is not permitted past security. But once you have passed through security, you are welcome to purchase water (or any other liquid) to bring with you on your flight.

GL with your flight!

 

[Lokkabear]

Our rules are EXACTLY the same as the US for flight restrictions for liquids.

Quoted from CATS:
"essential non-prescription liquid medications. You are allowed to carry volumes greater than 100 ml (3.4 oz.) in your carry-on baggage. These liquids must be declared to the Screening Officer separately.

Prescription medication

Liquid prescription medications are exempted from the liquid restrictions and can be carried in carry-on baggage in volumes larger than 100 ml (3.4 oz.). These liquids must be declared to the Screening Officer separately.

Inhalers and diabetic supplies are permitted.

Ensure the medication is properly labelled (professionally printed label identifying the medication or a manufacturer’s name or pharmaceutical label) and displays a matching name with the name printed on the passenger's ticket/boarding pass. "

I had to remove my LINK as I don't have enough posts on this board If you go to the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority - you can find all the information you'll need.

As for taking water on-board an aircraft - you are right, water in a bottle with a broken seal, is not permitted past security. But once you have passed through security, you are welcome to purchase water (or any other liquid) to bring with you on your flight.

GL with your flight!

I have contacted my local airport and yes, liquid medication is permitted in carry on if it is a perscription. As for other liquids, our airport puts out an announcement every 10 minutes stating NO LIQUIDS in carry ons. I know the CTSA states liquid is allowed but after my recent trip to the airport and hearing that announcement I was hoping to get some clearification from someone that may have experience. Thank you for the assistance.

 

[justmestace]

Some of the airports now have a special line for people carrying liquid prescriptions and who have other medical equipment & needs.

 

[kay1864]

I have contacted my local airport and yes, liquid medication is permitted in carry on if it is a perscription. As for other liquids, our airport puts out an announcement every 10 minutes stating NO LIQUIDS in carry ons. I know the CTSA states liquid is allowed but after my recent trip to the airport and hearing that announcement I was hoping to get some clearification from someone that may have experience. Thank you for the assistance.

Why not get clarification from your Canadian airport, instead of relying on a message board that is comprised mostly of Americans?

While you're at it, you might also ask for clarification on the "no liquids" rule, and why it's different from official CATSA policy.

 

[tinkmom2]

I have carried bottles of benedryl and tylenol larger than travel size in my checked luggage with no problems whatsoever. I agree with checking with your TSA to see what their restrictions are.

 

[Lokkabear]

Why not get clarification from your Canadian airport, instead of relying on a message board that is comprised mostly of Americans?

While you're at it, you might also ask for clarification on the "no liquids" rule, and why it's different from official CATSA policy.

If you want to be rude about it, do it elsewhere. There are more than just AMERICANS on this site. These boards are for asking questions, not being belittled.

 

[disney 2010]

We have traveled both within Canada and to Orlando with all of my daughters diabetes supplies. Including liquid insulin, lancets needles etc. I have a travel letter from her endocrinologist and I have never been asked to show it. The supplies all show up on the xray and they always inspect her bag. We have prescriptions for everything. We have no problem carry it all on board.
We even travel after Christmas last year when there was a carry on ban and we were permitted to carry on her supplies.
You will have no problem Just make sure you have prescriptions and a dr's letter wouldn't hurt just to be safe.

 

[Lokkabear]

We have traveled both within Canada and to Orlando with all of my daughters diabetes supplies. Including liquid insulin, lancets needles etc. I have a travel letter from her endocrinologist and I have never been asked to show it. The supplies all show up on the xray and they always inspect her bag. We have prescriptions for everything. We have no problem carry it all on board.
We even travel after Christmas last year when there was a carry on ban and we were permitted to carry on her supplies.
You will have no problem Just make sure you have prescriptions and a dr's letter wouldn't hurt just to be safe.

Thank you very much! It was hard to get through to my CTSA over the weekend for some reason. Maybe due to people flying to their US families but I could not get any information other than the website and hearing the announcement at the airport had me concerned. I figured I would ask here, the worst that could happen would be no one would know for sure.

I do have a note from her doctor to keep with me for emergency situations and it is a perscription with all the info of the medication right on it so I shouldn't have any problems. I just wanted some reasurance I suppose.

 

[disney 2010]

My Pleasure We were very concern last year with the carry on ban understanding the need for airline safety but being more concerned about her health and not losing the supplies we would need for our two vacation.
Glad to be able to help you relax a little