"4 oz. of non-prescription medicine" -- Contact Solution?
Aug 14, 2006, 2:16 pm
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"4 oz. of non-prescription medicine" -- Contact Solution?
I just read where the TSA/FAA has slightly loosened the liquid ban so that a passenger may take up to 4 ounces of non-prescription medicine on board. Does this include contact solution? Just want to know if I should pop my contacts out before my 18hr. LAX-TPE-SIN jaunt next week.
Aug 14, 2006, 5:09 pm
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On a semi-related subject, I'd be curious if anyone knows if the 4 oz liquid medicine exception also applies to gels, creams and ointments.
Aug 14, 2006, 8:33 pm
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Originally Posted by ssides
I just read where the TSA/FAA has slightly loosened the liquid ban so that a passenger may take up to 4 ounces of non-prescription medicine on board. Does this include contact solution? Just want to know if I should pop my contacts out before my 18hr. LAX-TPE-SIN jaunt next week.
Aug 15, 2006, 6:35 am
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Check at the trail size aisle at you local store. Bausch & Lomb make a little bottle of ReNu (2 oz) and it's not the MoistureLoc they had all the fungus problems with. It's for soft contacts only and costs around $1.
Aug 15, 2006, 8:26 am
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The best and appropriate forum for these Qs. is Travel Safety/Security and I'll move it there for discussion. Ocn Vw 1K, Co-Mod, TravelBuzz
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Is Visine okay now?
I'm confused as there seems to be some sort of "anti-loophole" against eyedrops as OTC meds? Really ironic as we're talking a quanity too small to effectively mix with anything.
Aug 15, 2006, 9:54 am
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Originally Posted by Points Scrounger
I'm confused as there seems to be some sort of "anti-loophole" against eyedrops as OTC meds? Really ironic as we're talking a quanity too small to effectively mix with anything.
go directly to the tsa.gov website for details. Personally I would print the list and carry it with me to show all the TSA idiots at the screening who are still probably taking away lipstick
Aug 15, 2006, 1:28 pm
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Originally Posted by VegasResident
The TSA website states that 4 oz of contact lense solution or eye drops is allowed on planes.
go directly to the tsa.gov website for details. Personally I would print the list and carry it with me to show all the TSA idiots at the screening who are still probably taking away lipstick
go directly to the tsa.gov website for details. Personally I would print the list and carry it with me to show all the TSA idiots at the screening who are still probably taking away lipstick
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Originally Posted by ssides
Thanks, VegasResident -- do you have a link? I've searched through the TSA web site and couldn't find an answer.
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Originally Posted by VegasResident
The TSA website states that 4 oz of contact lense solution or eye drops is allowed on planes.
Aug 15, 2006, 5:21 pm
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nasal spray OK?
I developed a mild ear infection a few hours ago and have to fly FLL-ATL-SEA tomorrow. Went to the local drugstore and the pharmacist recommended Sudafed and nasal spray. Tried the nasal spray and it works great. I can spray before I check my bags in FLL but really want it with me for the ATL-SEA leg. Didn't see nasal spray on any TSA list - anyone know if I can carry it on? small bottle - 1oz.
Aug 15, 2006, 5:51 pm
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Originally Posted by cbalaska
Didn't see nasal spray on any TSA list - anyone know if I can carry it on? small bottle - 1oz.
You should fine, as nasal spray is covered on the 4 oz. of non-prescription medication. BTW, there's a whole thread on this in this forum. Maybe there's an update of relevance??