Prescription non-liquid meds

[triplefigs]

My DS is on numerous meds. We prefill a medicine dispenser each week to make it easier to remember when he takes them all. Will I be ok packing his meds like that, or will they all need to be in the original bottles with the Rx instead? Or could I have a note from the doctor with them all listed?

Thanks!

 

[CPT Tripss]

There is no reason for security to look at "solid" meds. But, given that they might get nosy, a list of the meds (including whether brand name or generic) may prove helpful and be worth packing in with the meds.

 

[bavaria]

A doctor's note won't help to avoid a TSA situation. If you have to pay for that note to be written, you may want to do what I do for my father - update a list of his meds and when he takes them, which he carries with him in case of emergency.

Solid pills should NOT be an issue; several of us frequent travellers have taken them on many flights since 8/10/6.

 

[padisneyfan]

I was also wondering if you had the pills already in medicine dispenser if this way ok. My DH takes alot of pills infact the entire dispenser is filled for his am doses. So do I understand that this is ok?

 

[mom_rules]

and has anyone had a problem with non-script drugs? Tylenol, sinus, anti nausea etc?

 

[bavaria]

those are all fine. For liquids up to 4oz

 

[bavaria]

I was also wondering if you had the pills already in medicine dispenser if this way ok. My DH takes alot of pills infact the entire dispenser is filled for his am doses. So do I understand that this is ok?

See page two of this thread http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=14605736#post14605736

 

[triplefigs]

Thanks so much! I'm filling our medicine dispensers and not taking the big bottles. I will have his insulin and mine in the prescription box though since it's liquid.

This time tomorrow we'll be at the MK!

 

[padisneyfan]

Thanks so much.

Nancy

 

[disneydeb]

another good idea might be to have your doctor write you a presciption that can be filled in florida just in case they consficate your meds i thought everything had to be in marked original containers with name of preescription matching ticketed passenger, why take chances? take your pill minder seperate and fill it when you get to florida. have a great trip

 

[bavaria]

Directly from www.tsa.gov

Due to enhanced security measures most liquids, gels, lotions and other items of similar consistency will not be permitted in carry-on baggage. These types of items must be packed in your checked baggage.

However, prescription medicine with a name that matches the passenger’s ticket; up to 5 oz. of liquid or gel low blood sugar treatment, including juice and up to 4 oz. of non-prescription liquid medications are permitted.
If you need more than 5 oz. of liquid or gel low blood sugar treatments or 4 oz. of non-prescription medications please pack amounts in excess of those described above in your checked baggage.

Non liquid or gel medications of all kinds such as solid pills, or inhalers are allowed through the security checkpoint once they have been screened. Please make sure your medications are labeled.

It's always a good idea to use a pharmacy with national access such as Walgreens so that you can refill your prescription.

 

[triplefigs]

Going to pack the bottles just in case... THANKS!

 

[bavaria]

oh I hope that I didn't confuse you - you should be fine with the daily pill boxes! and prescriptions for your liquid items just like you mentioned....

 

[padisneyfan]

I think was is confusing is the last line, "Please make sure your medications are labeled." You don't know if they mean liquids or solid pills.

Since so many people have used the pill dispenser without a problem I am going with that. My back up plan is, put the bottles in my car so if there is a problem, I can just go out to the airport parking area and retrive them. We usually arrive so far ahead that it won't be a problem.

One of my friends said that the statement about having the medications labeled has always been there since 9/11.

Nancy

 

[triplefigs]

oh I hope that I didn't confuse you - you should be fine with the daily pill boxes! and prescriptions for your liquid items just like you mentioned....

Oh, ok. I think I'll take PADisneyfan's idea and take them in the car just in case.

 

[merekc]

I hope this question hasn't been addressed several thousand times, but we leave in a week and I'm trying to get ready. Concerning the 4 oz of non-prescription medicine. Do you know if this means we can have multiple 4 oz bottles or the equivilant of a 4 oz bottle? Specifically, I know that I need to take (for my kids) a bottle of kids ibuprophen and a bottle of pediacare. In addition, my son has one prescription liquid as well.

If I can only take one 4 oz bottle, could I get away with saying one belongs to each of us, to account for the three.

Why is it always the little things that start to get you worried?

 

[maine_jennifer]

i thought everything had to be in marked original containers with name of preescription matching ticketed passenger, why take chances?

My parents both will have their original pill bottles and fill the weekly pill box there. We, too, were under the impression that everything had to be in marked original containers. That's how it was when they flew in 04.

 

[triplefigs]

Flew today from ATL to MCO. No problem with pre-filled medicine containers at all!

 

[DebbieB]

I fly almost weekly and always use a daily pill box, never had a problem. I just filled it for my trip leaving tomorrow. I keep a backup supply in my checked luggage, in case I forget the ones I put in my purse.

 

[padisneyfan]

Flew today from ATL to MCO. No problem with pre-filled medicine containers at all!

Thanks so much for the update. I am leaving Wed from BWI to MCO for my conference and am going to prefill medicine containers.

Have a great time at WDW.


Nancy