Can I bring medication on a plane?

Concerns & risks

You were trying to fly with your prescriptions, but you aren't sure if pills and liquid medicine are allowed.

Medicine is essential.

Causes & evidence

TSA allows medications, including liquid meds above 3.4 oz in reasonable amounts; declare them. See TSA liquids rule.

What to do

1. Keep meds in carry-on.
2. Declare liquid meds.
3. Bring prescriptions.

Common mistakes: Common mistakes: putting all your medication in a checked bag. Keep it in your carry-on in case the checked bag is lost or delayed. Medically necessary liquids are allowed above 3.4 ounces in reasonable amounts, but tell the officer. Keeping pills in their original labeled containers helps, and some states and countries have rules about this. Bring a copy of prescriptions. When traveling abroad, check the destination country's rules, since some medicines are restricted. If you use a pill organizer, also carry a list of your medicines and doses in case you're asked.

Speed Man tip: Check destination country rules.

Wrap-up: Allowed. Declare liquids. Carry-on.