Carrying medicines on an airplane is allowed, but several rules must be followed. It is worth sticking to them, otherwise they will be confiscated during security checks. Most medications should not be a problem, although there are a few exceptions.
How to transport medicines on a plane? Follow these rules and you will avoid problems during security checks
Not only people with chronic diseases need to take medications with them on vacation. While on holiday, it is worth having painkillers, cold and diarrhea remedies at hand. How to transport them in ?
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Medicines can be transported in the hold or in hand luggage, but there are limits to their capacity or volume. Liquid medicines should be transported in containers up to 100 ml and in original packaging. If we want to transport prescription drugs, it is worth having a copy of it with us to confirm, if necessary, that we are authorized to have such drugs.
What medications can be taken on a plane? These medications may cause you to get into trouble at the airport
Before leaving a country, check on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the embassy what medicines can be imported there. An example would be pseudoephedrine, i.e. for sinuses and runny nose, which can be purchased in Poland without a prescription, but is illegal in some countries. The situation is similar with psychotropic drugs and opioids or medical marijuanaso to avoid problems, you need to contact the Chief Pharmaceutical Inspectorate, which will issue permits for their transport. If you feel like it, vote in our poll below.
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