Adhere to the rules and regulations put in place by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which outline the manner in which passengers are allowed to take medicine onboard. Medicine in pill form is not a security risk. For liquid medications, provisions are easier for those who have a written prescription. Written instructions must accompany any over-the-counter medication that is in liquid or gel form. Liquid medication must be placed in a quart-size plastic bag with a zipper, and each medication must be in volumes of three ounces or less. Any volumes higher than this must be separate from the quart-size bag and turned over to a TSA transportation security officer for proper screening. You must provide a written declaration from a caregiver or companion.
Take extra precaution when traveling out of the country with medicine. Travel and Leisure Magazine recommends that you “check with the Department of State or American Embassy to ensure that your medication is permitted into the country you’ll be visiting.” Travel expert Pauline Frommers advises keeping all medicine in its original, labeled container. If additional medicinal supplies are required during your flight, such as syringes, bring along a note from your doctor explaining the use of the medicine and the accompanying device.
Check the TSA website prior to your departure to stay abreast of any changes or updates to the rules for carrying medicine on the plane.
