Children's Liquid Medication
Children's liquid medication is exempt from the 3.4 oz liquids limit in carry-on, in reasonable trip quantities.
Carry-on
Allowed with conditions
Checked
Allowed
Carry-on details
Allowed with conditions. Children's liquid medication — including over-the-counter items like liquid acetaminophen or cough syrup — is exempt from the standard 3.4 oz (100 mL) limit and the quart-size bag requirement. Bring reasonable quantities for your trip, but declare it to a TSA officer at the checkpoint before screening begins.
Checked-bag details
Allowed. No size restriction in checked baggage, though keeping medication in carry-on is strongly recommended in case you need it during the flight or your checked bag is delayed.
Special instructions
Declare children's liquid medication separately from your quart-size liquids bag; it doesn't need to be in its original packaging, though keeping it labeled is helpful.
Related rules
FAQ
- Does children's liquid medicine count toward the 3-1-1 liquids limit?
- No — TSA treats medically necessary liquids, including children's liquid medication, as exempt from the standard 3.4 oz limit. Just declare it separately at the checkpoint for additional screening.
Related items
Source: TSA — What Can I Bring? · Last verified: 2026-07-30
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.