Antibiotics

[marti]

I have to take antibiotics with me as a precaution on holiday. Can I put them in my case or do I have to take them as hand luggage and declare them? My son also takes prescribed tablets for a skin comlaint, does he have to declare them? Thanks. Last minute worries now!
Martine

[Katys Grandad]

I can't see any reason why you should have to declare them and, provided they aren't in liquid form, carry them in your hand luggage.

Even so, it might be wise to ensure they are clearly marked as prescription medicines and who they are for.

[GrahamC]

There should be no problems at all. We have taken them backwards and forwards for years, and they have never been commented on.

[JoRo]

I agree. We carry medicinces all the time but do make sure they are in the original prescription pack and usually in hold luggage. If you are worried split them amongst a couple of bags.
Joyce

[mizzy]

i had an email from virgin special assistance re this which said

all medicines must be in original packaging and clearly labelled what they are and who the medication is for

where available you should also take along the actual repeat prescription if it's a medication you take all the time

to carry onboard some medications you need to contact special asst with whatever airline you tavel with beforehand (i think this refers to syringe medications and certain classes of restricted prescription drugs)

i would say take along your sons repeat perscription or at the very least a copy, keep everything in the original packaging and you should be fine but if i any doubt i would check with the airline

forgot to say, carry the medication with prescription in hand luggage[msnsmile]

Mizzy

[ellie]

We have to carry a number of medications, and just place them in a see through plastic bag in our hand luggage. We have never been asked about them, and have never had them checked or looked at in over 50 flights - although we do take them out and carry them through security so they are easily available if necessary. We have not put them in hold luggage so far, as we prefer not to risk losing them.

[Appledore]

Martine,

When we flew to Portugal last week the lady behind us was trying to take a body lotion through due to a skin complaint. The lotion was not marked medication and was thrown away. I'm sure prescribed tablets clearly labeled would be no problem.

Elaine

[anniegetyourgun]

I thought you could only take medication in hand luggage that you would need to take during flight.Any other to be put in hold.Not 100% sure though,check with your airline.

[blott]

Never, ever pack prescribed medication in your hold luggage - this has known to get lost and will leave you without any medication!

Always pack medication in your hand luggage - you need a box/bottle whatever with a pharmacy label with your name on it and it's wise to also carry a repeat prescription which lists all your medications on it.

If you have liquid medication (such as insulin) then this has to go into your sealable 8 in x 8 in transparent polythene bag and is examined separately by security. If you have more than 100 ml don't worry as they won't confiscate important medication such as this. If you do experience a problem because you have too much liquid medication, then ask for the Team Leader at airport security.