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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: ruthae on May 13, 2016, 10:39:12 PM

Title: oestrogel in hand luggage??
Post by: ruthae on May 13, 2016, 10:39:12 PM

Hi
I am going on holiday for a few days soon and flying but not planning on checking a bag.  The oestragel bottle is bigger than 100ml has anyone tried taking it on board?  I cant imagine they will allow it and could be sniffy about me decanting it into a smaller unmarked bottle.  I am going to ring airline but just wondered if anyone had had to get a Dr letter.  I really dont want to pay for checked luggage if I dont have to.

Thank you
Rx

Title: Re: oestrogel in hand luggage??
Post by: dangermouse on May 13, 2016, 11:11:17 PM

There are different rules for meds, just found the below, so just take your prescription with you:

You're allowed to carry essential medicines of more than 100ml in your hand luggage, but you need supporting documentation from a relevant medical professional (eg a letter from your doctor or a copy of your prescription). The same applies for gel packs.

You can also take it decanted and unlabelled like many do with shampoo etc.

Title: Re: oestrogel in hand luggage??
Post by: warwick01 on May 14, 2016, 12:08:36 AM

Hi Taken oestrogel lots of times in hand luggage.

I always put it in the plastic bag along with other liquids i.e make up. YOU MUST take along a copy of your prescription (just in case) only been asked to see it once at Manchester Airport.

Wx

Title: Re: oestrogel in hand luggage??
Post by: ruthae on May 14, 2016, 08:51:23 PM

Brilliant news, thanks xx