Is it illegal to have pills in a bag?

Medication in liquid form is allowed in carry-on bags in excess of 3.4 ounces in reasonable quantities for the flight. It is not necessary to place medically required liquids in a zip-top bag. However, you must tell the officer that you have medically necessary liquids at the start of the screening checkpoint process.

Do pills need to be in an airtight container?

“We recommend consumers store their supplements in a dry place in their original containers with the lids tightly closed, in a location that doesn’t get a lot of sunlight or humidity.”

Are unlabeled pills illegal?

Nor do you have to declare or present any non-liquid medications to security agents. But once again, the laws of the state you may be traveling to may prohibit keeping prescription medication in generic or unlabeled containers.

How do you keep pills fresh?

Store your medicines in a cool, dry place. For example, store it in your dresser drawer or a kitchen cabinet away from the stove, sink, and any hot appliances. You can also store medicine in a storage box, on a shelf, in a closet. If you are like most people, you probably store your medicine in a bathroom cabinet.

Can pills be exposed to air?

No, although that’s where many people store them. It may be dark when you close the medicine cabinet, but chances are the humidity in the air after a shower will seep in. This begins a process that ultimately breaks down your drugs.

Can I mix pills in same container?

Assuming your medications and supplements have been cleared for potential interactions, it’s fine to store them together. Any powder or residue from the pills or gel caps is small enough not to make a difference.

Can you store different pills in same container?

For your own safety, store medications only in their original containers. As tempting as it may be to transfer a few pills from a large bottle into a smaller container, don’t — even if it’s another bottle that has the same prescription label.