Is Rogaine allowed in either carry-on or checked baggage?
Apr 20, 2009, 3:11 pm
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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...
Thanks.
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.
Apr 20, 2009, 4:39 pm
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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.
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.
oh, and welcome to flyertalk ^
Apr 20, 2009, 9:45 pm
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The TSA permits "All prescription and over-the-counter medications (liquids, gels, and aerosols) including KY jelly, eye drops, and saline solution for medical purposes;... However, if the liquid medications are in volumes larger than 3 ozs each, they may not be placed in the quart-size bag and must be declared to the Transportation Security Officer."
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.
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.
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Apr 22, 2009, 1:48 am
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Be prepared with a printout of the TSA web page.
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.
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.
Apr 22, 2009, 10:11 am
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If the TSA rules are self-contradictory; how can we expect the front-line staff to follow the rules?
Apr 22, 2009, 10:26 am
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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?
Apr 22, 2009, 10:46 am
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They cannot do that. AFAIK fluoridated toothpaste is an OTC med. Only the FDA can change that.
Apr 23, 2009, 1:11 pm
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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.
May 22, 2015, 4:49 pm
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Be careful if the product is in an aerosol can. Because even though it may be a medication, TSA may say that the "no aerosol can in your carry-on" rule trumps the medication allowed rule. Aerosol cans are allowed in checked luggage in reasonable quantities (for personal use).
May 22, 2015, 8:24 pm
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2oz bottles are fine--but in your 311 bag. Good luck getting 6 of them in there.
May 26, 2015, 12:50 pm
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Be careful if the product is in an aerosol can. Because even though it may be a medication, TSA may say that the "no aerosol can in your carry-on" rule trumps the medication allowed rule. Aerosol cans are allowed in checked luggage in reasonable quantities (for personal use).
"3-1-1 for carry-ons. Liquids, gels, aerosols, creams and pastes must be 3.4 ounces (100ml) or less per container; must be in 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. The bag limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring."