Prescription Meds .....Pill Form

[mseg16222]

Do they have to be in the prescription bottle or can they be in a organizer container? Thanks

 

[Obi-Wan Pinobi]

I'd say prescription bottle. It and the label would be the best proof to have that you possess the drugs legally.

 

[bethann1970]

I read the regulations on the airline websites and it definitely MUST be in the original pill bottle with your name on it. Otherwise they'll take it and toss it.

 

[cynic957]

I read the regulations on the airline websites and it definitely MUST be in the original pill bottle with your name on it. Otherwise they'll take it and toss it.

Frankly there no NO Limitation on pills at all just gels and liquids. Try not mislead.




per TSA;

NO LIQUIDS OR GELS OF ANY KIND WILL BE PERMITTED IN CARRY-ON BAGGAGE.

SUCH ITEMS MUST BE IN CHECKED BAGGAGE. This includes all beverages, shampoo, suntan lotion, creams, tooth paste, hair gel, and other items of similar consistency.

Exceptions: Baby formula and medicines, which must be presented for inspection at the checkpoint.

Beverages purchased in the boarding area, beyond the checkpoint, must be consumed before boarding because they will not be permitted onboard the aircraft.

Passengers traveling from the United Kingdom to the United States will be subject to a more extensive screening process.

Per Airtran

Liquids and gels now banned in aircraft cabin.

Effective immediately, passengers may no longer have liquids or gels of any size at the screening checkpoint or in the cabin of the aircraft. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has instituted increased security measures at all airports nationwide.

The ban includes the following items: beverages, shampoo, suntan lotion, creams, toothpaste, hair gel, and other items of similar consistency. Such items may be transported in checked baggage.

Passengers may carry the following items on the aircraft: baby formula, breast milk, or juice if a baby or small child is traveling; prescription medicine with a name that matches the passenger's ticket; insulin and essential other non-prescription medicines.

Beverages purchased beyond the security screening checkpoint must be consumed before boarding the aircraft.
Expect delays and arrive at the airport early.

Please plan to allow extra time at the airport for check-in and security screening. Security lines will be longer due to these increased screening requirements.

Flights are operating normally and passengers can check their flight status online.

AirTran Airways appreciates your understanding and cooperation in these TSA-mandated security matters.

 

[Obi-Wan Pinobi]

I'm not even thinking about the new precautions recently initiated, but rather regular regulations.

According to this link, the TSA recommends that Medications should be labeled so they are identifiable. For example, my wife takes a morphine-based pain medication. Morphine is a class-1 narcotic. If she travels, she is best to take her meds in the prescription bottle rather than risk them being confiscated if she has them in an organizer should the TSA agents suspect that she has them illegally. She's travelling next month on Jet Blue and their web site recommends that All vital medicines, including insulin, pills and/or other prescribed medication must be hand carried. We recommend all medication is carried in the original prescription container when possible.

If you already have your meds sorted into an organizer, probably the best course of action is to bring the prescription bottle along also in case proof of a prescription is needed.

 

[CarolA]

Unrleated to this, yes they are supposed to be properly labled. (Ask Rush LImbaugh) Now are they checking for this, not really but that is the law.

 

[bethann1970]

Frankly there no NO Limitation on pills at all just gels and liquids. Try not mislead.




per TSA;

NO LIQUIDS OR GELS OF ANY KIND WILL BE PERMITTED IN CARRY-ON BAGGAGE.

SUCH ITEMS MUST BE IN CHECKED BAGGAGE. This includes all beverages, shampoo, suntan lotion, creams, tooth paste, hair gel, and other items of similar consistency.

Exceptions: Baby formula and medicines, which must be presented for inspection at the checkpoint.

Beverages purchased in the boarding area, beyond the checkpoint, must be consumed before boarding because they will not be permitted onboard the aircraft.

Passengers traveling from the United Kingdom to the United States will be subject to a more extensive screening process.

Per Airtran

Liquids and gels now banned in aircraft cabin.

Effective immediately, passengers may no longer have liquids or gels of any size at the screening checkpoint or in the cabin of the aircraft. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has instituted increased security measures at all airports nationwide.

The ban includes the following items: beverages, shampoo, suntan lotion, creams, toothpaste, hair gel, and other items of similar consistency. Such items may be transported in checked baggage.

Passengers may carry the following items on the aircraft: baby formula, breast milk, or juice if a baby or small child is traveling; prescription medicine with a name that matches the passenger's ticket; insulin and essential other non-prescription medicines.

Beverages purchased beyond the security screening checkpoint must be consumed before boarding the aircraft.
Expect delays and arrive at the airport early.

Please plan to allow extra time at the airport for check-in and security screening. Security lines will be longer due to these increased screening requirements.

Flights are operating normally and passengers can check their flight status online.

AirTran Airways appreciates your understanding and cooperation in these TSA-mandated security matters.

If you read your own post thoroughly you will see that it IS required that all prescription meds must be labeled with a name that matches the person's ticket. OTC medicines aren't regulated.

 

[pppiglet]

Kind of along the same line.....me & DH take lots of vitamins, but we buy them in bulk. Now I would need a whole carryon just for them if I have to take the original bottles. We usually just put them in a pill organizer with just how many we need for the trip. Do you think they would dump them? Has anyone else had problems with this?

 

[winterman]

Do they have to be in the prescription bottle or can they be in a organizer container? Thanks

I have flown several times in the last 5 years with my medications in unlabeled weekly containers and have never been questioned. I also carry a blood sugar meter, lancets, insulin syringes and insulin. I do make it a point to carry the insulin in it's original box with my name on the Rx label. None of these things have gotten a second glance from security. I find it strange that those items have never been a problem but now I have to worry about whether the chapstick that is always in my pocket is allowed.

 

[Simba's Mom]

I've always put all my different medications (pills) into one, unmarked container. Fortunately, they're all different colors and easily identifyable. I've never been questioned, but I haven't flown since the new rules Thursday. I thought pills were not effected by the new rules?!

 

[justplaingoofy]

I realize that for now they want labels on liquid rx's. It would be VERY interesting to see what happens by mid Sept. should they change it to all rx's in original containers...I am flying with my mother that takes ALOT of meds.... and with her insurance she has to get it through mail order.
So each bottle is gigantic!!!!!! She would have to have a dedicated rolling suitcase just for her rx bottles! (none of the meds are controlled substances)just the usual...blood pressure..thyroid...etc, etc. etc.etc.etc.etc.etc.etc.

 

[Donald - my hero]

Ok what about this one? I HAVE to take an OTC arthrits medication "Tylenol Arthritis" It does not come prescibed. Think I can take if I bring a brand new bottle that is still sealed? We are planning on taking ME and then just staying on site -- would hate to have to take a taxi for just this item <sigh>

 

[CarolA]

Ok what about this one? I HAVE to take an OTC arthrits medication "Tylenol Arthritis" It does not come prescibed. Think I can take if I bring a brand new bottle that is still sealed? We are planning on taking ME and then just staying on site -- would hate to have to take a taxi for just this item <sigh>

You can take this on. The ONLY restriction is on LIQUIDS. Isn't this a pill?


Pills are NOT affected by the new rule. However, I think there is an OLD rule that says prescription meds must be clearly labled and be in the name of the person in possession of them..... I have only worried about this when I travel internationally.

 

[JJClemson]

Does anyone know about birth control pills? I have mine in that standard make-up looking case without a prescription label. I am flying to WDW tomorrow morning and I do not know if I should carry them on... my mom said to put them in the checked luggage, but I would just hate to spend my first night in Disney on the phone w/ my NJ pharmacist and taking a cab to the nearest CVS if they lose my bags What do you all think?

Thanks!

 

[justplaingoofy]

Restrictions are only on LIQUIDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[CarolA]

If it's not a LIQUID the TSA is not checking for it!

Yes, I know I am yelling but... Birth Control Pills, Tylenol etc are PILLS. Those rules did not change. While the TSA's "poorly written" website indicates that they are wanting a prescription on everything they aren't looking for ANYTHING but liquids. My brother managed to fly home Thursday with and unlabled prescription and asprin in his briefcase. They did take his chapstick and a printer ink cartrige. (we have no idea why the printer cartridge was taken.)

Now, you should ALWAYS have a listing of your prescriptions with you and that includes birth control pills. For best practices they should be in labled containers. That way when you pass out at Disney someone can figure out what you are on, now much you are taking etc. before they kill you with a drug interaction. Don't depend on "your DH" or other person who (A) may not be with you and (B) won't remember in a crisis.

This is the TSA's latest incomplete list of prohibited personal items

Make Up and Personal Items
Body creams and lotions
Bubble baths
Bubble bath balls (gels)
Eye drops / gels
Gel caps
Gel deodorants
Hair detangler
Hair sprays / aerosol bottles
Hair styling gels
Hand sanitizers
Lip gels (Carmex in tubes, etc)
Lip glosses/liquids (solid lip glosses and blushes are allowed)
Liquid foundations
Liquid medications (non-essential)
Liquid Soaps
Make up removers / facial cleansers
Mascaras
Mosquito sprays
Mouthwashes
Nail polish and removers
Neosporin like cremes
Ointments
Perfumes / colognes
Saline Solutions
Shampoos and conditioners
Shaving creams and gels
Toothpastes
Topical creams


NOTICE: NO PILLS MENTIONED!