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    What can I take on a plane...

    ... in terms of meds and cosmetics?

    I haven't been on a plane in ages and have a long flight this Saturday. We leave at 12:30 AM and with the lay-over don't get to our destination until about 3:30 PM.

    I'm especially concerned about the meds. I have one I have to take or I get real sick and it's a powder that comes in a big can. I don't know if they'll allow that big of a can.

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    Hope this helps

    What You Can Now Carry Onto a US Commerical Planes
    Makeup & Personal Items
    Aerosol spray bottles and cans. Less than 3 oz.

    All creams and lotions including Neosporin or first-aid creams and ointments, topical or rash creams and ointments, suntan lotions, moisturizers, etc.- Less than 3 oz.

    Bubble bath balls, bath oils or moisturizers. Less than 3 oz.

    Bug and mosquito sprays and repellents. Less than 3 oz.

    Cigar Cutters

    Corkscrews

    Cuticle Cutters

    Deodorants made of gel or aerosol. Less than 3 oz.

    Eye drops - You are allowed to carry up to 3 oz., of eye drops in a clear, one-quart plastic bag.

    Eyeglass Repair Tools - including screwdrivers.

    Eyelash Curlers

    Gel-filled bras and similar prosthetics - Gel-filled bras may be worn through security screening and aboard aircraft.

    Hair styling gels and spray of all kinds including aerosol. Less than 3 oz.

    Hair Straightener or Detangler. Less than 3 oz.

    Knitting and Crochet Needles.

    Plastic or round bladed butter knives.

    Lip gels such as Carmex or Blistex Less than 3 oz.

    Liquid lip glosses or other liquids for lips. Less than 3 oz.

    Liquid bubble bath including gel or liquid filled. Less than 3 oz.

    Liquid foundations. Less than 3 oz.

    Liquid, gel or spray perfumes and colognes. Less than 3 oz.

    Liquid sanitizers. Less than 3 oz.

    Liquid soaps. Less than 3 oz.

    Liquid mascara. Less than 3 oz.

    Make up removers or facial cleansers. Less than 3 oz.

    Mouthwash. Less than 3 oz.

    Nail Clippers.

    Nail Files.

    Nail polish and removers . Less than 3 oz.

    Non-prescription liquid or gel medicines like cough syrup and gel cap type pills - You are allowed to carry up to 3 oz., of eye drops in a clear, one-quart plastic bag. Volumes greater than 3 oz. must be declared to the Security Officer and cannot be carried in your clear, one-quart bag.

    Personal lubricants - You are allowed to carry up to 3 oz., of eye drops in a clear, one-quart plastic bag.

    Safety Razors - including disposable razors.

    Saline solution - You are allowed to carry up to 3 oz., of eye drops in a clear, one-quart plastic bag.

    Scissors - plastic or metal with blunt tips.

    Scissors - metal with pointed tips and blades shorter than four inches in length.

    Shampoos and conditioners. Less than 3 oz.

    Toothpaste. Less than 3 oz.

    Toy Transformer Robots

    Toy Weapons - if not realistic replicas.

    Tweezers

    Umbrellas

    Walking Canes
    NOTE: Some personal care items containing aerosol are regulated as hazardous materials. The FAA regulates hazardous materials. This information is summarized at www.faa.gov.


    Medication & Special Needs Devices
    Medications must be properly labeled with a professionally printed label identifying the medication and manufacturer's name or pharmaceutical label. The prescription medicine must match the name on the passenger's ticket.

    All disability-related equipment, aids, and devices continue to be allowed through security checkpoints once cleared through screening.

    For more information on what to expect during security screening, you may want to visit our section written for Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Conditions.

    Electronic Devices
    Camcorders

    Camera Equipment

    Laptop Computers

    Mobile Phones

    Pagers

    Personal Data Assistants (PDA's)

    Sharp Objects
    Scissors - metal with pointed tips and blades shorter than four inches

    Tools
    Tools (seven inches or less in length)

    Screwdrivers (seven inches or less in length)

    Wrenches and Pliers (seven inches or less in length)
    NOTE: Any sharp objects in checked baggage should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and Security Officers.


    Food and Drinks
    Beverages purchased after security screening

    Baby formula and food, breast milk and other baby items - These are allowed in your baggage or personal items. You can take these through the security checkpoints and aboard your plane. However, you must be traveling with a baby or toddler.

    Gel shoe inserts - Gel shoe inserts are not permitted, but shoes constructed with gel heels are allowed and must be removed and screened.

    Personal Items

    Medication and Special Needs Devices

    Electronic Devices

    Sharp Objects

    Sporting Goods

    Guns, Firearms and Ammunition

    Tools

    Martial Arts/Self Defense Items

    Flammable Items

    Disabling Chemicals and Other Dangerous Items
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    Thank you for the info!

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    You can take just about anything if you can fit it into the bag your checking, not carrying.
    They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire life to forget them. Distance and time may separate us but friendship and memories won't.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MistyWolf View Post
    You can take just about anything if you can fit it into the bag your checking, not carrying.
    thats true misty...liquids, even makeup, have to be in a clear quart size bag and then NOT over 3 oz in a carry on. Anything else must go in your check in not your carry on.
    Be who you are and say what you feel, those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.

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    When in doubt just check it. I have my belt (as well as any metal jewelry) in my carry-on bag, hoodie/coat off, and boarding pass/i.d. ready before I approach the security checkpoint.

    I just like to be prepared prior to reaching the security checkpoint as there is nothing worse than being stuck behind a person that doesn't understand the rules and waits to take off shoes/coats/belts (or doesn't have i.d. ready and must rummage through a wallet or purse to locate it) until right at the metal detector and precedes to be reprimanded by TSA. Also, I bring an empty water bottle and fill it once I pass security as there's no way I'll pay $3 for water.

    Good luck!
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    I would take only those things that you absolutely need like meds..and pack the rest in a suitcase. When we went on our cruise, we had to put stuff in 1 quart baggie (clear) and we found it much easier to pack it in a suitcase
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