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UK FLIGHTS: Wondering if you can or can't carry medicine or prescriptions on hand luggage?
Travellers boarding flights in the UK might not be allowed to carry powdered materials in their hand luggage.
Powders that are over 12 ounces could be prevented from being carried into the cabin, following the steps of the US and Australia. This is because of a foiled bomb threat that happened on an Etihad plane in 2016.
Meanwhile there a number of hand luggage restrictions that are currently in place for flyers heading abroad.
So what are the rules for carrying medicine and prescriptions?
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According to government advice, essential medicine that is over 100ml is allowed on board.
But documents, like a doctors note or a copy of the prescription, will need to be provided.
Liquids may be subject to additional screenings and need to be opened when going through security.
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HAND LUGGAGE: There are certain medicines and prescriptions you're allowed on board
Prescribed tablets, inhalers, gel masks and liquid medicines are all permitted.
Medical equipment can also go into the cabin but it will be screened separately.
Passengers must also have a doctors note to prove they need to be carried onboard.
Oxygen cylinders may not be allowed depending on the airline so passengers are advised to check before booking flights.
Many travellers may not realise that some countries ban certain medication from being brought in – some even result in a fine or a jail sentence.
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