Medicines

What quantities of liquid medication can I take with me?

Passengers are allowed to take essential medicines sufficient for the trip. Amounts under 100ml should be placed in a transparent, resealable plastic bag with other liquids.
For amounts over 100ml, prior approval from the airline and departure airport, and supporting documentation from a relevant qualified medical professional (eg a letter from your doctor or prescription), are required.
All liquids should be presented at security for X-ray inspection. You may be asked to verify the liquid by tasting.
I carry insulin and hypodermic needles. Is this allowed?
Yes, you are allowed to carry both insulin and needles.
I am concerned about the temperature of my medicine in the hold.
The hold areas of an aircraft have different temperatures and customers should speak to their airline to ensure the medication can be stored correctly. The airline may wish to have medicines verified by an airport pharmacist.
I would like to carry some non-prescribed medicine in tablet form, such as paracetamol. May I do that?
Yes. There is no limit on what you can carry in tablet or pill form, whether it is prescribed medication or not.
Can I carry an EpiPen in my hand luggage?
Yes.
I am asthmatic. Can I carry an inhaler?
Yes, but any spare canisters must be packed in your hold luggage. You may be asked to verify the item.
I also have a spray, but for angina. Is this allowed?
Yes, you may carry essential medicines for the trip. You may be asked to verify the item.
May I carry a blood pressure monitor in my hand luggage?
Yes, provided it complies with your airline's hand luggage rules. Please contact your airline if in doubt.
Can I carry my homeopathic medication, which is in liquid form, in my hand luggage?
The rules for homeopathic medicines are the same as for other liquid medicines.
We are transferring bone marrow and stem cells out of the country. Can we carry them in our hand luggage?
The Anthony Nolan Trust should be notified and they in turn should fax the details to security.
I need to carry a liquid wig spray. Can I have this in my hand luggage?
Yes, in a container up to 100ml which must be put into your transparent, resealable plastic bag.