TSA - Medications & Medical Conditions Screening

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Publisher: Transportation Security Administration, U.S. Department of Homeland Security · Published: August 31, 2026 · Accessed: August 31, 2026

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• TSA allows larger amounts of medically necessary liquids, gels, and aerosols in reasonable quantities for your flight, but you must declare them to TSA officers at the checkpoint for inspection.
• Medications in pill or other solid forms must undergo security screening; clearly labeling medication can facilitate screening.
• Ice packs, freezer packs, gel packs and other accessories may be presented at the screening checkpoint in a frozen, partially frozen, or melted state to keep medically necessary items cool.
• Medication can undergo visual or X-ray screening and may be tested for traces of explosives; screening never includes placing anything into the medically necessary liquid.
• The standard 3-1-1 rule limits carry-on liquids to 3.4 ounces (100 ml) per container in a quart-sized bag; medically necessary liquids are exempt from this limit in reasonable quantities when declared.