Is Rogaine allowed in either carry-on or checked baggage?
Hi guys,
I am about to take a long vacation and would like to take my Rogaine with me. Could anyone please tell me that if it is allowed in either carry-on baggage or checked? I am sure the individiual container is <3oz and can fit into a zip bag. My question is the product is said to be flammable... besides, the new Rogaine Foam is said to be EXTREMELY flammable... so I am confused if I'll have problems with the secuirity checks...
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Originally Posted by gemini_ii
Hi guys,
I am about to take a long vacation and would like to take my Rogaine with me. Could anyone please tell me that if it is allowed in either carry-on baggage or checked? I am sure the individiual container is <3oz and can fit into a zip bag. My question is the product is said to be flammable... besides, the new Rogaine Foam is said to be EXTREMELY flammable... so I am confused if I'll have problems with the secuirity checks...
Thanks.
if it's less than 3.0oz, just put it in your freedom baggie and be done with it as no one is gonna question it. if greater than 3.0oz, just put it in your checked bags and that's it as he||, even a can of hair spray is flammable as are most "contents under pressure".
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Rogaine is an OTC medication. End of story. Of course the TSA policy I quoted means that all toothpastes with fluoride are allowed, regardless of the container volume, but that directly contradicts their statement that "Larger containers that are half-full or toothpaste tubes rolled up are not allowed." They allow 4oz+ fluoridated toothpaste, but do not allow it.
Of course this is the TSA; the people that can't figure out that tsa.gov should probably redirect to www.tsa.gov when making an http request.
Sadly the TSA folks (especially at contract stations like SFO) often don't know their own rules and regulations. Don't be afraid to stand your ground if they try to tell you it's not allowed.
Simply refer to the TSA policy and insist they follow it.
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Sadly the TSA folks (especially at contract stations like SFO) often don't know their own rules and regulations. Don't be afraid to stand your ground if they try to tell you it's not allowed.
Simply refer to the TSA policy and insist they follow it.
With regards to toothpaste, that would require them to confiscate (sorry, request that you surrender) the item, as well as require them to allow it through.
If the TSA rules are self-contradictory; how can we expect the front-line staff to follow the rules?
With regards to toothpaste, that would require them to confiscate (sorry, request that you surrender) the item, as well as require them to allow it through.
While you and I read the rules that way, it is possible that the TSA, if they had to make a ruling, would simply say that toothpaste, even fluoridated, is not an OTC medication?
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While you and I read the rules that way, it is possible that the TSA, if they had to make a ruling, would simply say that toothpaste, even fluoridated, is not an OTC medication?
They cannot do that. AFAIK fluoridated toothpaste is an OTC med. Only the FDA can change that.
They cannot do that. AFAIK fluoridated toothpaste is an OTC med. Only the FDA can change that.
The FD-Who? They have no authority in airports.
Besides, the magic badge that the Storm Troopers wear gives them the ability to discern what really is and isn't a medication. Their nemesis, Toothpaste, is a problem because of his ability to shift between medication and non-medication at will.
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