You can bring your medication in pill or solid form in unlimited amounts as long as it is screened.
You can travel with your medication in both carry-on and checked baggage
. It's highly recommended you place these items in your carry-on in the event that you need immediate access.
Can you carry prescription drugs in hand luggage?
The traveller must have documents to prove they are required by a medical professional, which can include a prescription.
Medicines such as tablets, liquids, inhalers and hypodermic syringes are all allowed onboard
. These are allowed to be more than 100ml which is the current restriction for liquids in hand luggage.
How can I legally travel with medication?
Carry all of your medication — even vitamins and supplements — in their original, clearly marked containers or packaging in a clear plastic bag in carry on luggage
. Make sure the name on the prescription, the medicine container and your passport (or one for the recepient of the medication) all match.
Can you send prescription medication to another country?
Can I ship prescription medication from the United States to another country? Generally, no. For the most part,
individuals in the United States cannot legally mail prescription medication to someone in a foreign country
.
Do prescription drugs have to be in original containers when flying internationally?
Keep medicines in their original, labeled containers
. Ensure that they are clearly labeled with your full passport name, doctor's name, generic and brand name, and exact dosage. Bring copies of all prescriptions, including the generic names for medicines.
Can I carry medicines on international flights?
You will have no problems carrying your medicines prescription or over the counter in your hand luggage
, also there is no specific requirement to have a letter from your doctor. As long as they are labelled from your pharmacy that is sufficient.
Are medicines allowed in checked baggage?
Please note: IndiGo recommends that all medication, valuables, fragile items, perishable items and precious items (cameras, jewelry, money, electronics, etc.) should be carried in Cabin Baggage and
not in Checked Baggage
.
Can you ship prescription drugs through FedEx internationally?
Individuals can only mail prescription drugs via FedEx when it's done by entities registered with the DEA. Plus, FedEx only allows you to send a 90-day supply when mailing prescription drugs. For domestic and international shipments,
importation of prescription drugs for personal use is prohibited unless FDA approved
.
Can I send prescription drugs through DHL?
To allow DHL Express to attempt to clear the shipment on your behalf, all of the following documentation must be provided: Copy of prescription. Drug name (trade/generic), quantity and dosage. Drug manufacturer.
How much medications can you travel?
TSA allows medication in liquid form in carry-on bags in excess of
3.4 ounces in reasonable quantities for the flight
. It is not necessary to place medically required liquids in a zip-top bag. However, you must tell the officer that you have medically necessary liquids at the start of the screening checkpoint process.
What happens if you mail prescription drugs?
It is important to remember that even if you did not receive any payment for the mailing of the prescription drug mailed, you would still be subject to penalties,
most probably a felony punishable by fines and up to 15 years in prison
.
Is it OK to mail prescription drugs?
Sending controlled substances through the mail (without a license) is illegal
. Whether you send drugs or another banned substance through the U.S. postal system or a private carrier, it is always illegal.
Do I need to declare medication at the airport?
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Medication generally doesn't need to be presented or declared
, but it's helpful to know exactly what you have in case they ask. The TSA does not require you to have your medication in its original prescription bottle, so traveling with a pill case does not violate any rules.
