From the TSA website:
However, prescription medicine with a name that matches the passenger’s ticket; up to 8 oz. of liquid or gel low blood sugar treatment and up to 4 oz. of non-prescription liquid medications are permitted.
Now what exactly is a medication? I, for example, have a 2 fluid ounce bottle of instant hand sanitizer - a travel necessity. Said bottle has a "Drug Facts" panel on its reverse. Does any affixed "Drug Facts" panel on a container mean that the original contents of said container is a medication? I would dare say yes, but this would then imply that toothpaste and antiprespirants are medications. This goes against the wisdom posted on the TSA website...
All liquids and gels – including shampoo, toothpaste, perfume, hair gel, suntan lotion and all other items with similar consistency ARE PROHIBITED from carry-on baggage and the security checkpoint. Please pack these ietms in your checked baggage.
So what exactly is a medication? Can any TSA insiders inform us of what SOP is right now in regard to the 4 ounce allowance? Do any FTers have anecdotal evidence in regards to this issue?
Thanks! ^