What to do about supplements when going abroad

[AnneEvo]

What do you do about supplements when flying? I don't want to take full packs of everything but can't see airlines letting you take a tub with mixed supplements in. I'm thinking of magnesium in particular. I also have a large bottle of vitamin C plus selenium and zinc emulsion but unfortunately it's 450ml. I presume a spray bottle of iron or vitamin D plus K is ok. Do you put them in toileteries pack with shampoo etc? I suppose for selenium I can just eat Brazil nuts while I'm away and whatever food is high in zinc and vitamin C?

[Mostew]

I was worried when I went to America from uk a few months ago but no problems taking small amount s of ach in hand luggage. Also got this which is very handy

Have a lovely time . Its quite stressful making sure you have everything you need isn't it ,

Pill box

[AnneEvo in reply to Mostew]

Thanks. I do have a pill box.

[meme]

I make sure I don’t run out or lose any by having a stock in my handbag , hand luggage and checked luggage. Never had any questions asked.

[AnneEvo in reply to meme]

I wondered if you had to declare them. And thought they would have to test any that aren't in original packaging.

[meme in reply to AnneEvo]

Where are you travelling too? I would check on their website. U.K. don’t mind what you take out and not too bothered what you bring back but other countries do.

[AnneEvo in reply to meme]

I'm going to Japan. I had intended to check online. I've realised I'm probably overthinking the issue.

[Miffie]

I haven’t travelled to Japan however I have had no issues with my meds packed in a dossett box and I carry a copy of my prescription. I am diabetic and have sharps etc as well as fridge medication in appropriate packaging. All in hand luggage, scanned and no questions asked over a number of years on flights or cruises. Japan may vary but I’ve done Europe, USA, Africa and Thailand.

Only time I struggled was in 1970 when I went to USA as a student for a summer job and had all my ndt (12 weeks) an unmarked bottle and no prescription. They were confiscated. Very different times.

[AnneEvo in reply to Miffie]

It was specifically supplements not in a package I was wondering about. I don't want to take a package of approximately 100 magnesium tablets.

[Miffie in reply to AnneEvo]

I agree with SeasideSusie on this one. Why not take only what you need in the original container. I have had supplements included with prescription medications at times and not thought about them being more of a problem. My husband has always had some vits with him but again not had a problem. Sorry I missed you were talking specially about supplements only.

It is probably best to check on entry requirements in Japan to put your mind at rest.

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

How long are you going for? It doesn't hurt to have a supplement holiday now and again so if only going for one or two weeks I would take only those that I considered essential then you'd have room to keep them in the original packaging.

Years ago I took a load of supplements to Australia as we were on an extended holiday for 8 weeks. I was asked what they all were and what for, but they were all in the original packaging so there was no problem. I expect each country has their own rules.

[AnneEvo in reply to SeasideSusie]

It's just under 2 weeks. So, as you say it won't be a problem, certainly for the magnesium. The oral iron spray should be ok to take.