Liquid Medication
Liquid medication is exempt from the 3.4 oz rule in carry-on, in reasonable trip quantities, but must be declared.
Carry-on
Allowed with conditions
Checked
Allowed
Carry-on details
Allowed with conditions. Liquid medication is exempt from the standard 3.4 oz limit and the quart-bag requirement — you may bring reasonable quantities for your trip, but you must declare it to a TSA officer at the checkpoint for additional screening.
Checked-bag details
Allowed. No restriction in checked baggage, though keeping essential medication with you is recommended.
Special instructions
Declare liquid medication to the TSA officer separately from your quart-size liquids bag.
Related rules
FAQ
- Do I need to put liquid medication in the quart-size bag?
- No — liquid medication is exempt from the standard 3.4 oz container rule and the quart bag. Just declare it to the TSA officer at the checkpoint for separate screening.
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Source: TSA — What Can I Bring? · Last verified: 2026-07-29
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.