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💊 Allergy medication / antihistamines

✋ Hand luggage

Yes

Tablets: permitted with no restriction. Liquid medication and nasal sprays: exempt from 100ml rule when declared as medical necessity.

🧳 Hold luggage

Yes

Permitted.

Based on TSA guidance for United States. Official rules ↗

💡 Tip: Antihistamine tablets and capsules are permitted in carry-on and checked baggage everywhere. Liquid allergy medication and nasal sprays are subject to the 100ml carry-on rule unless declared as a medical necessity.

Allergy medication / antihistamines rules by country

How carry-on and checked-bag rules for allergy medication / antihistamines compare across the 14 countries we cover.

Country✋ Cabin🧳 Hold
🇺🇸United States
Yes
Yes
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Yes
Yes
🇪🇺Europe
Yes
Yes
🇦🇪UAE
Yes
Yes
🇦🇺Australia
Yes
Yes
🇧🇷Brazil
Yes
Yes
🇨🇦Canada
Yes
Yes
🇨🇳China
Yes
Yes
🇮🇳India
Yes
Yes
🇮🇱Israel
Yes
Yes
🇲🇽Mexico
Yes
Yes
🇳🇿New Zealand
Yes
Yes
🇷🇺Russia
Yes
Yes
🇿🇦South Africa
Yes
Yes
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Common questions

Yes. Liquid allergy medication declared as a medical necessity is exempt from the 100ml rule. Carry a prescription or doctor's note.

Common OTC antihistamines like cetirizine are legal globally, but some stronger antihistamines or those containing pseudoephedrine may be restricted or require a prescription in certain countries.

Yes. EpiPens are medical devices exempt from the liquid rule. See the EpiPen page for full details.

Based on official United States security guidelines. Rules vary by airline and route — always verify with your carrier before travel. · Rules last verified May 2026.

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