Taking metoject in hand luggage

[LinaM]

Hi all! Just wondering if I can take my metoject with me if I’m travelling hand luggage only? Thank you for this wonderful group ... Your posts have really help me come to terms with my RA diagnosis which was 6 months ago and I’m still learning the ropes !

[Soundofmusic52]

Yes you can take methotrexate in your hand luggage put in plastic bag you could get a letter to if you want off your doctor it’s no problem good luck

[LinaM in reply to Soundofmusic52]

Thank you 😊

[Happy5]

I take mine in hand luggage cos the pre filled pens can't go in the hold as it'll freeze them.

My GP give me a letter also the RA dept provide a small card explaining I use this medication. Have a good one (Y)

[LinaM in reply to Happy5]

Thank you ... I didn’t get a card from the RA dept and go not easy to contact but will def do that !

[helixhelix]

Yes. Keep them in their original packaging, and then you can put the used pen back in to bring them home. You should take some paperwork with you - a prescription or a letter from the supplier or your GP. They can go through the scanning machines just fine ( some of the standard letters say they can’t but I checked with manufacturers and they say they can). I’ve travelled a lot over last 10 years with no problems.

If you are going somewhere hot take an insulated pouch to help keep at at even temperature.

Enjoy!

[LinaM in reply to helixhelix]

Thank you ... that’s answered my second question on the scan machine too!😊

[Happy5 in reply to helixhelix]

Yes great advice all round . I am fortunate the RA nurse at Rheumatology dept gives me travelling sharps bins to put my used pens in.

[AgedCrone]

ALWAYS keep all meds in your cabin bag...the aircraft hold can get too cold for liquid meds.......plus if your suit case should go off for its own little vacation ......any meds in it.....go with it!

[LinaM]

Oh dear ! Didn’t even think of that lol! Thanks

[rab1874]

Hi Lina,yes I was away in the Canaries in January and took mines plus my biological injection and my tablets and had no problem, I had my prescription on me just in case but didn’t need to show it xxx

[LinaM in reply to rab1874]

Good to know ... thanks 😊 I also just broke my foot so am finding out about special assistance and the like 🤦‍♀️It’s a steep learning curve!

[Fra22-57]

Take all meds in hand luggage.went abroad in january with my biologics.although I had card and letter for it I had to dismantle the specialised cool wallet and all components were put through scanner.was more interested what freezing pouch was made of.after while of worry it was allowed in

[LinaM in reply to Fra22-57]

What a carry on! I guess it depends on the individuals at the airport .. some use common sense and some jobs worth making things difficult.

[Fra22-57 in reply to LinaM]

Too true...lol

[AgedCrone in reply to LinaM]

No....This time it’s not jobsworths-we all want what goes on that aeroplane we are flying on to be safe. I don’t mind how long I stand in security having them check as long as there’s nothing dangerous gets on!

[AgedCrone]

Always carry your meds in hand luggage...unless you want to arrive in Rome & find your drugs have gone to Barcelona!