Ok to throw non Rx together in bottle?

I asked this same question before my April trip to Ireland. I got mixed responses (people who said go for it, while others were hesitant). I ended up doing it with no problems. I think it's pretty doubtful anyone will question you.

Yes it is okay to put all your medications in one bottle. I just returned from England and had one prescription type bottle with 3 different medicines in it. No questions, no problem.
Be sure to pack a first aid kit in your bag with sterile wipes, bandages, tape, pins, pads for scraps/cuts and a small pair of sissors. I fell twice on our trip and one was a nice cut on my knee. We had some first aid items but not all the correct ones. ladies, you know what you can use if you don't have a large bandage. Just go prepared for the unexpected. Thank God I was not injured badly. Also take those extra pair of glasses. My first fall I hit my head and broke my glasses. Thankfully I had a spare pair. England and Wales was wonderful experience. Very friendly and kind people everywhere.

Agreed. I have had no problems when mixing pain killers, vitamins, etc, all together in one bottle.

We had sissors taken from us on a flight, what kind made it through ok?

I agree with Isailtheseas. No one knows what you have in your bottle. Some meds are maked, but I guess the airpost security guys are not going to look up for those.
You might get into trouble if you get searched. Some people are lucky and were able to get into the air plane without any problems.

I don't know if it is 'OK' but I have often done it in the USA and elsewhere. So far, no one has ever shown any interest at all. IF, on the other hand, I were traveling with a narcotic, and especially if I were under forty years old, I would have all the noted documentation with me.

As a pharmacist I have too say, it is not Okay altho many do it. It is also not legal IN THE USA. And you problem will not be in going anywhere. It will be in coming back. None of the people whom you will encounter knows the difference BY LOOK between Rx and Non-Rx in the first place and further, non-labeled medicines are against the law. You will probably get by but if you don't, carry the phone number of a good lawyer.

Just don't do it. Keep the containers (or just buy smaller ones). I've had the prescriptions I carry with me checked before and they also checked the Advil I carry with me. Since I carried them all in clearly labeled containers, it was no problem, so I wouldn't risk it.

Thanks for the help! I'd love to save space, but also I carry injectable meds, although I've never had a problem, so I might be at higher risk of being searched. I suppose I can purchase these OTC meds in Europe if I need to.

If you just need a small amount of an OTC, like 6-8 Claritin just in case, use the flat blister packs instead of the bottle. You'll save a little space and they are labeled on the back. But I take a marker and write in large letters what they are and who they belong to. That saves me from taking the wrong thing because the print was too small to read. The Advil, on the other hand, I like to take the gallon jug of that.

I certainly wouldn't. Get small ones, or ask your pharmacist to label small containers for you. You never know when it can cause you grief going through security or customs. My husband is a pharmacist; we just returned from wonderful trip to London, Paris, Bayeux, and Bastogne, and we would never consider mixing meds, OTC included.

It is advisable to keep all medications, both prescription and over the counter (OTC Remedies) in their originally labelled containers.

I'm also a Medical First Responder/EMT. I often meet people who combine their meds into one container to save space when travelling. They don't escape without an explanation as to why it's not safe to do that...

The original label contains important information called the "5 Rights of Medication" - The Right Person, The Right Medication, The Right Dose, The Right Method at The Right Time. Medical First Responders look for this information. A bunch of pills in a bottle tells us nothing. We do not play guessing games with medication. Hand written labels are not credable.

It is important to keep all medications in their originally labelled containers. Especially symptom relief drugs ie: Nitro. Seconds count.

If the container is too large, ask your Pharmacist to label two smaller bottles. Mine has flagged my file and does this for me regularly. Look for trial size OTC Remedies or blister packs. It's a good idea to keep the leaflet as it also contains important safety information. And don't forget, always carry your medication with you on board the Aircraft in your carry-on. Plus take an extra 7 day supply or Prescription with generic names printed or typed.

I would encourage everyone to learn about the early administer of Aspirin in suspected Cardiac emergency as First Aid. Google it or speak to your Health Care Provider. It could help save the life of yourself, a stranger or a loved one. In an emergency situation, someone may ask you if you have Aspirin. That's another very good reason to carry some in it's original container.

A very good question, Susan and Monte. I'm glad that you asked.

Safe Travels...
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I would just like to add they have very good drugs in Europe folks,, LOL, I mean we are talking about non prescription here, not vicodin or ativan, right!! I found I love the British pain reliever called panadol, I may have misspelled that, but I just ask the pharmacist for " good non aspirin headache relief" and that is what I have recievced, and I found it better then advil( may be its the same stuff, I don't know or care, I only know it works)
Also the pharacists in Europe are very helpful, I got great stuff for a headcold in Holland years ago , I felt great after taking it( ok, I do mean higher then a kite, but hey thats better then sick) , LOL! and in Paris last summer I felt a cold coming on and the pharmacist gave me some holistic stuff( which I have never used or bought into the theory at home) and dang I just put that stuff under my tongue for a day or two and no cold ta da!!

I second Miss B's suggestion about carrying a good First Aid Kit. Many of us are hard core into packing light and tend to want to skip a First Aid Kit to save valuable space.

You can get tiny kits with just the basics. At minimum it's a good idea to carry non-latex gloves, antiseptic wipes, bandages, safety pins, triangular bandage, compress or sanitary napkin, dental floss, ziplocs, sugar packets or cake mate etc.

I used to carry a CPR faceshield on a keychain to save space but you could skip that. The new protocols are moving toward chest compressions only. Or you could instruct the Casualties' friend or family to give breaths as you do compressions. That way no mask, no problem.

The best First Aid Kit you can carry are First Aid Skills. They are portable, lightweight and travel well! You can improvise with just about anything as long as you have the skill and a pair of non-latex gloves. The only time I'm not carrying some is when I'm swimming!

Thank you everyone I have learned a lot from all of your responses. We are going to Europe, first time, very soon. Thanks for Aspirin reminders too.

Cheryl