Can I take ADHD medication on a plane?

It's best for any type of travel to keep the medication in the original pharmacy bottles with the pharmacy label on them. Since many medications used to treat ADHD are controlled medications, some travelers feel better if they carry a letter from their child's doctor indicating why the medication is prescribed.



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It's best for any type of travel to keep the medication in the original pharmacy bottles with the pharmacy label on them. Since many medications used to treat ADHD are controlled medications, some travelers feel better if they carry a letter from their child's doctor indicating why the medication is prescribed.

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If you aren't sure whether your medication falls into one of these categories, you should check with your AME:
  • Tranquilizers, such as but not limited to Valium, Librium, Ativan.
  • Most antidepressants. ...
  • Opiates, such as Morphine, Codeine, Lortab, Percodan, Oxycontin.
  • Muscle relaxants, such as Soma, Sonata, Flexeril.


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Medicines, medical equipment and dietary requirements
You'll need to carry proof that the medication is prescribed to you (for example a letter from your doctor or a copy of your prescription) if it's both: in liquid form. in a container larger than 100ml.

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Due to the risks to flight safety posed by ADHD, regulatory authorities worldwide consider ADHD a disqualifying condition for pilots. Unfortunately, pilots sometimes fail to disclose ADHD to their Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).

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It is not necessary to present your medication to, or notify an officer about any medication you are traveling with unless it is in liquid form (See next bullet). Medication in liquid form is allowed in carry-on bags in excess of 3.4 ounces in reasonable quantities for the flight.

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Will I have to declare my medicines to Customs in the UK? No, not if you are travelling for less than three months or if you have a personal licence. A letter from your doctor explaining why you need the medication will help if you are questioned by UK Customs.

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