Pegasys travel?

[Trli]

How to travel for long periods with Pegasys? How do you keep it cold?

[Applesnpears]

Its worth looking at the "related posts" to the right of your question. Lots of good ideas and advice. Getting through customs and security is something to watch out for.

[Trli in reply to Applesnpears]

Thanks! I do plan on getting a letter/script from my dr. but was wondering more about the way to keep it at the right temp of 36F to 46 degrees F.

[Applesnpears in reply to Trli]

There are at least three previous postings naming different brands of containers, some more effective than others.

[Trli in reply to Applesnpears]

Thank you.. I finally looked to the right of my question. Thanks for pointing that out!!

[Applesnpears in reply to Trli]

Your welcome.

[EleanorPV]

Letter from GP and frio cooling wallets.

[Trli in reply to EleanorPV]

Thank you. How long do the Frio cooling wallets keep it cool? Any particular sizes you reccomend? Does it matter? Do they ever accidentally freeze it? I know the directions say specifically not to freeze Pegasys. You can see I have a bit of anxiety about this..lol

[EleanorPV in reply to Trli]

The large fits the box which the 4 x 180mcg come in. I don’t think the size matters. Never accidentally freezes. The cooling effect is dependant on outside air temp. But I’ve travelling in over 30 degree C, the wallets have remained cool for over 2 days. Easy to recharge by soaking in water.

[Trli in reply to EleanorPV]

Thanks for all the info!

[Manouche]

« Stable out of the fridge for a maximum of 21 days for one occurence only »

mpnvoice.org.uk/documents/t...

[Trli in reply to Manouche]

Thanks for the link.

[Wilbert2018]

I travel loads with Pegasys. Never had a problem at security. But I keep it in the box as prescribed.

I suggested Pegasys would be alright not in fridge for 21 days to my MPN specialist as I travel so much and couldn’t work out how I was going to get enough around with me. They strongly advised against it. Better to get a cooling pack. Mine has an electronic display which shows the temp inside. And really once you get used to it, it’s not really problematic.

Worth being aware that Frio wallets’ primary purpose is insulin cooling which doesn’t need to be as cold as pegasys.

[Alexbits in reply to Wilbert2018]

Can you point what kind of cooling device you're using? Thanks.

[Trli in reply to Wilbert2018]

Is it a Dison? I just was looking at that

[Wilbert2018]

I use the Medigenix cool meds travel pack. It’s not cheap, but I’ve been using it everywhere for the last two years and it works really well. I can fit in at least three boxes of injections (if you squash them in!).

[Trli in reply to Wilbert2018]

Thank you. Will look at that!