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My daughter has a mild non-infectious adenoid infection for which she has some liquid antibiotics. Will we a) get 125ml through security and b) is there a fridge on board we can store it in?
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My daughter has a mild non-infectious adenoid infection for which she has some liquid antibiotics. Will we a) get 125ml through security and b) is there a fridge on board we can store it in?
Thanks!
I beleive if they are prescribed drugs, you are allowed to take them through.
No, we do not have fridges on BA aircraft and we are not allowed to chill or store any medication for passengers.
It is possible to purchase special small cooler bags to store your medication in which are very affective for keeping them cool.
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Originally Posted by USA_flyer
My daughter has a mild non-infectious adenoid infection for which she has some liquid antibiotics. Will we a) get 125ml through security and b) is there a fridge on board we can store it in?
Thanks!
Only based on observation, but for quantities over 100 ml they still need to be in a plastic bag with the prescription inside the bag to clear security.
However, assuming she is already taking it there is nothing to stop you decanting it into 2 less than 100ml containers.
And no, no access to a fridge onboard. so whilst liquid meds are preferable for children if this medicine really does have to be refrigerated (like Amoxycillin says on the label) you might be better asking the Doc for tablets (unless she is really tiny).
Only based on observation, but for quantities over 100 ml they still need to be in a plastic bag with the prescription inside the bag to clear security.
However, assuming she is already taking it there is nothing to stop you decanting it into 2 less than 100ml containers.
And no, no access to a fridge onboard. so whilst liquid meds are preferable for children if this medicine really does have to be refrigerated (like Amoxycillin says on the label) you might be better asking the Doc for tablets (unless she is really tiny).
Actually, no.
See:
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Can I take medicines in my hand baggage?
You can take enough essential liquid, aerosol or gel medicines in your hand luggage to cover your flight plus a reasonable amount to cover any delays. Any liquid, aerosol or gel medication not needed on the flight, together with any spares must be packed in your hold baggage.
There are no security restrictions on the carriage of powder or solid based medicines.
Liquid, aerosol or gel medicines in containers of 100ml or less should be either:
Placed inside your single transparent, resealable plastic bag no larger than 20cm x 20cm, along with any other liquid items; or
Carried separately together with supporting documentary proof of authenticity such as a prescription or letter from your doctor.
Liquid, aerosol or gel medicines in containers over 100ml must be carried separately, together with supporting documentary proof of authenticity, such as a prescription or letter from your doctor.
At security, you must present all liquid, aerosol and gel medication for inspection. As part of the screening process and only if safe to do so you may be asked to apply some medication to your skin or taste it.
The rules above apply equally to homeopathic and children’s medicines.
There is no requirement to contact the airport in advance of your travels.
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Can I carry an ice-pack / liquid cooling bag?
You can only carry an ice-pack or liquid / gas cooling bag if you are carrying essential medication required during the flight and you can provide proof that the medication must be kept cool. Please see the restrictions on the carriage of liquid medicines for further details.
If your medication is not required during the flight but needs to be temperature controlled you must make arrangements with your airline to store the medicines and cool bag in an appropriate area of the hold.
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Don't think we are disagreeing here - < 100ml in your clear bag with everything else or
(if greater) carried seperately if over 100 ml with authentification (Liquid, aerosol or gel medicines in containers over 100ml must be carried separately, together with supporting documentary proof of authenticity, such as a prescription or letter from your doctor.)
[pedant on] So not sure what the 'actually no' bit of your response refers to, unless you mean it is factually true rather than my implied likelehood of thruth based on observation.....[pedant off]
Don't think we are disagreeing here - < 100ml in your clear bag with everything else or
(if greater) carried seperately if over 100 ml with authentification (Liquid, aerosol or gel medicines in containers over 100ml must be carried separately, together with supporting documentary proof of authenticity, such as a prescription or letter from your doctor.)
[pedant on] So not sure what the 'actually no' bit of your response refers to, unless you mean it is factually true rather than my implied likelehood of thruth based on observation.....[pedant off]
I'm being a bit pedantic myself but the medication can be carried separately (does not have to be in the clear plastic bag) at all times regardless of whether it is under 100ml or over 100 ml.
If 100ml or less:
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Liquid, aerosol or gel medicines in containers of 100ml or less should be either:
Placed inside your single transparent, resealable plastic bag no larger than 20cm x 20cm, along with any other liquid items; or
Carried separately together with supporting documentary proof of authenticity such as a prescription or letter from your doctor.
If over 100ml:
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Liquid, aerosol or gel medicines in containers over 100ml must be carried separately, together with supporting documentary proof of authenticity, such as a prescription or letter from your doctor.
Last edited by jerry a. laska; Dec 5, 12 at 2:28 pm..
Only based on observation, but for quantities over 100 ml they still need to be in a plastic bag with the prescription inside the bag to clear security.
However, assuming she is already taking it there is nothing to stop you decanting it into 2 less than 100ml containers.
And no, no access to a fridge onboard. so whilst liquid meds are preferable for children if this medicine really does have to be refrigerated (like Amoxycillin says on the label) you might be better asking the Doc for tablets (unless she is really tiny).
As stated in a previous post, meds with supporting documentation can be brought through.
I would not reccomend spitting the meds into two bottles unless this were done at the pharmacy where appropriate labelling may be placed on both bottles. It is likely that supporting documentation would be irrelavant for an unlabelled bottle of meds.
As stated in a previous post, meds with supporting documentation can be brought through.
I would not reccomend spitting the meds into two bottles unless this were done at the pharmacy where appropriate labelling may be placed on both bottles. It is likely that supporting documentation would be irrelavant for an unlabelled bottle of meds.
I could be wrong though because it says on the site you can take enough for the flight
Edit: would ya really want to stow meds in the hold though? That's all you need...lost luggage with meds in it
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because it says on the site you can take enough for the flight
