Taking Medicine (liquid) on Plane

[Jim6122]

(I posted this on the Transportation Board, but no one has responded. I know someone here should know.)

We leave tomorrow morning for our much anticipated VACATION!!!

Wouldn't you know, DS(4) and DS(1) have come down with stuffy noses in the last 24 hours. Talked to our pediatrician ~ she said not to worry, start doing saline treatments for the 1 year old & administering Children's Benadryl; and most importantly to give them both a dose of the Benadryl 30 mins before taking off.

My question is can I take Benadryl through security or will they cofiscate? If they won't let you go through security with it, how do I get it to the plane??

THANKS!!!!

 

[Nette]

I *think* liquid medicines are ok, but they need to be in their original bottle. Probably the safest thing to do is take a NEW bottle with you... with the seal still intact. Probably should put it in a ziploc baggie too.

We almost had the same issue, except DD6 is old enough now for antibiotics in tablet form!

Hope all goes well.

 

[CSwan1]

Yes. The bottle has to be 3 ounces or less, in the original bottle and in a quart size ziplock baggie. Have a great trip!

 

[Jim6122]

Yes. The bottle has to be 3 ounces or less, in the original bottle and in a quart size ziplock baggie. Have a great trip!

The liquid Benadryl comes in a 4 ounce bottle!! If I take some out will that be okay? But then it won't be sealed. UGH!! Help!!!!!!

 

[Jestocost]

Yes. The bottle has to be 3 ounces or less, in the original bottle and in a quart size ziplock baggie. Have a great trip!

This is incorrect.

Both prescription and OTC medications are exempt from the 3 oz. limit. As a result, you can carry larger size liquid medicines in your carry on. Larger containers of liquid med should not be put in the 3-1-1 bag (although you should put it in a bag in case of leakage) and you should tell the TSA screener that you are carrying it. Follow their instructions as to how to handle things from there. You may or may not be asked to take it out of your bag for screening.

And to address one other point. The container itself must be 3 oz. or less and needs to be marked as such. You can't take an almost empty 4 oz. tube of toothpaste through, for example, even if it is obvious that it contains less then 3 oz. of actual paste.

 

[donmil723]

I take a liquid prescription medicine and have taken it on the airplane several times. It is larger than 3 oz. I put it in a separate ziplock bag from my 3-1-1 stuff, tell the screener I have it, and take it out of my carry-on and put it in the bin with my other stuff. I have never had a problem.

Donna

 

[CSwan1]

This is incorrect.

Both prescription and OTC medications are exempt from the 3 oz. limit. As a result, you can carry larger size liquid medicines in your carry on. Larger containers of liquid med should not be put in the 3-1-1 bag (although you should put it in a bag in case of leakage) and you should tell the TSA screener that you are carrying it. Follow their instructions as to how to handle things from there. You may or may not be asked to take it out of your bag for screening.

And to address one other point. The container itself must be 3 oz. or less and needs to be marked as such. You can't take an almost empty 4 oz. tube of toothpaste through, for example, even if it is obvious that it contains less then 3 oz. of actual paste.

Sorry. Just relaying personal experience from May. We had OTC cough medication taken because it was over 3 ounces and a tube of medicated diaper rash cream. Both were in our zip lock baggie and we were up front with them but the TSA reps said they were not allowed because of the size. Just trying to be helpful.

 

[disneyfaninaz]

From the TSA website:

You may bring all prescription and over-the-counter medications (liquids, gels, and aerosols) including petroleum jelly, eye drops, and saline solution for medical purposes.

Additional items you may bring include:

Liquids including water, juice, or liquid nutrition or gels for passengers with a disability or medical condition;
Life-support and life-sustaining liquids such as bone marrow, blood products, and transplant organs;
Items used to augment the body for medical or cosmetic reasons such as mastectomy products, prosthetic breasts, bras or shells containing gels, saline solution, or other liquids; and,
Gels or frozen liquids needed to cool disability or medically related items used by persons with disabilities or medical conditions.
You are not limited in the amount or volume of these items you may bring in your carry-on baggage. BUT if the medically necessary items exceed 3 ounces or are not contained in a one-quart, zip-top plastic bag, you MUST declare to one of our Security Officers at the checkpoint for further inspection.

Here is the link: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/editorial_1059.shtm

I would bring a copy with me to the airport, if the agent gives you are hard time, show him the rule.

For the benedryl, here's another suggestion. They make premeasured benedryl that comes in little 1 tsp containers. You could drop what you would need for the plane in your 3-1-1 bag and be fine and pack the remainder for the rest of the trip.

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

When we travel I have to take alot of liquid prescritions.
My easy solution was to get a prescription from my doctor stating I need to take XXX amount of each medication with me on the plane.

I just show them the RX from the doctor and nobody ever says anything.
I use the same RX for each trip, reguardless of the date on it,it works.

The airline security told me that was the easiest way to get large quantities of liquid medications with me on the plane. He was right.

 

[atinkerbellmom]

Sorry. Just relaying personal experience from May. We had OTC cough medication taken because it was over 3 ounces and a tube of medicated diaper rash cream. Both were in our zip lock baggie and we were up front with them but the TSA reps said they were not allowed because of the size. Just trying to be helpful.

Hey Crystal..... Have not seen you around for a bit....
You were totally done wrong by. The 3 oz limit does not apply to medication. Trust me, I am the medication duffle bag queen. Happens when you work in my line of work. I travel with more medication than the on board medical staff has. I ALWAYS bring new bottles though still originally sealed. I make sure all perscriptions have a recent label. I have even taken medication to the pharamacy to be relabled to have a current date. I ALWAYS get the bag taken at security including MCO as I bring it all as a carry on. They just take it, have you stand there as they hand search it and you go on abouth your business. I do stress that we do new bottles. The only thing that MCO took out of my bag was our water bottles believe it or not..... If your stuff was open, then this can be a problem. As far as the Benadryl, if you think you need it on the way home, buy the ones in the single dose container. I would take the new box sealed on the way down and if you need it on the way back, just take one of the single dose one with you on the way back.

 

[wwwosie]

Might not be possible for the 1 year old but benadryl does come in chewables.

 

[Amlee]

From the TSA website:

You may bring all prescription and over-the-counter medications (liquids, gels, and aerosols) including petroleum jelly, eye drops, and saline solution for medical purposes.

Additional items you may bring include:

Liquids including water, juice, or liquid nutrition or gels for passengers with a disability or medical condition;
Life-support and life-sustaining liquids such as bone marrow, blood products, and transplant organs;
Items used to augment the body for medical or cosmetic reasons such as mastectomy products, prosthetic breasts, bras or shells containing gels, saline solution, or other liquids; and,
Gels or frozen liquids needed to cool disability or medically related items used by persons with disabilities or medical conditions.
You are not limited in the amount or volume of these items you may bring in your carry-on baggage. BUT if the medically necessary items exceed 3 ounces or are not contained in a one-quart, zip-top plastic bag, you MUST declare to one of our Security Officers at the checkpoint for further inspection.

Here is the link: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/editorial_1059.shtm

I would bring a copy with me to the airport, if the agent gives you are hard time, show him the rule.

For the benedryl, here's another suggestion. They make premeasured benedryl that comes in little 1 tsp containers. You could drop what you would need for the plane in your 3-1-1 bag and be fine and pack the remainder for the rest of the trip.

ALWAYS carry a copy of TSA rules with you when flying. As some TSA's like to make their own rules up. More than once I have pulled out my list of things and asked to speak to a supervisor.