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Old Aug 16th, 2004 | 05:50 PM
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Vitamin packaging

Is it ok to pack vitamins in baggies, or do they need to be in their original containers during international air travel?
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Old Aug 16th, 2004 | 07:13 PM
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I keep mines in their original containers..
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Old Aug 16th, 2004 | 07:37 PM
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If I didn't pack mine in baggies, I would need another suitcase!! No one has ever questioned any medication in many transatlantic/pacific flights.
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Old Aug 17th, 2004 | 04:05 AM
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I use baggies for vitamines; all my prescription meds go into one bottle - together without original scripts. Have never been questioned.
Always pack these in your carryon bag.
 
Old Aug 17th, 2004 | 05:11 AM
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I've always used baggies for vitamins and meds, as well. I do bring along prescription info for any packed prescription meds, however. Just in case they are inquired about.
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Old Aug 17th, 2004 | 05:13 AM
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Hi K,

My Lady Wife packs her 475 kinds of vitamins and supplements in Ziploc bags.
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Old Aug 17th, 2004 | 05:18 AM
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ira, yours too?
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Old Aug 17th, 2004 | 05:32 AM
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I just put all of my vitamins in one bottle - that is take enough of each separate one and stick in the big multivitamin bottle. Not that I'm concerned about baggies/customs - but I've had baggies open in the carry-on - but in one big bottle I can always find them.
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Old Aug 17th, 2004 | 05:38 AM
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I sometimes use those little sandwich bags with zip closures for some things. I have never been questioned about them. But, I have found it easier for me to take those weekly pill cases. Each compartment holds the vitamins, calcium, ginger (which I swear by to settle a nervous about flying stomach), etc. for the day. This last trip I had to take 3 cases, but I didn't have to open and close little bags and try to remember if I took the them or not. They take a little more space, but I think it makes it easier for me.
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Old Aug 17th, 2004 | 06:12 AM
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For highly controlled substances, it's best to have them in the original drugstore-labeled container, just in case there's a question about the drugs at customs (very very unlikely, but possible). For everything else, baggies or the weekly compartmented box should be fine. It is also a good idea to have a printout of the prescription items (for blood pressure, arthritis, etc) from the pharmacy, plus a list of the vitamins and supplements -- for customs, to get replacements if something falls into the toilet, or to provide info to treating doctors in case of emergency.
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Old Aug 17th, 2004 | 11:37 AM
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Thanks for all the great info. I bought bottles of 30 when possible to cover my husband and me for two weeks. I bought essential oils in bulk, though. I like the idea of throwing them into another bottle! Will probably use a ziploc baggie for my daughter's Flintones-I assume those won't be questioned!
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Old Aug 17th, 2004 | 12:45 PM
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I put all pills and vitamins in pill case which I can label, and the case goes into a ziploc in case of accidental opening.

Hello Marianna from another ginger fan it helps on buses and planes.
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Old Aug 17th, 2004 | 01:22 PM
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Hi FainaAgain, I take it everyday. I guess my stomach is prone to that nervous, upset feeling and the ginger really helps to settle it down. I take a little extra just before and during flying, riding a long distance or taking a boat trip.
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Old Aug 17th, 2004 | 05:13 PM
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I put mine in small ziplock bags from the drugstore, special for medications. I put prescription meds in them too and put the label from the bottle on each bag.
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