Can you take unmarked pills through TSA?

The answer is yes, with some qualifiers. Here are a few tips that you might find helpful. 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).



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It is recommended that medication be clearly labeled to facilitate the screening process. You may bring medically necessary liquids, medications and creams in excess of 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters in your carry-on bag.

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Medication is usually screened by X-ray; however, if a passenger does not want a medication X-rayed, he or she may ask for a visual inspection instead. This request must be made before any items are sent through the X-ray tunnel.

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Medically required liquids will be subject to additional screening that could include being asked to open the container. You can bring your medication in pill or solid form in unlimited amounts as long as it is screened. You can travel with your medication in both carry-on and checked baggage.

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What Kind of Drug Test Does TSA Use?
  • Marijuana (THC metabolite)
  • Cocaine (Benzoylecgonine metabolite)
  • Opiates (Morphine, Codeine, and 6-Monacteyl Morphine metabolites)
  • Amphetamines (Dextroamphetamine and Levamphetamine)
  • Phencyclidine (PCP, angel dust)


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Can you take unlabeled pills on a plane UK? You'll also have what you need in case your hold luggage goes missing. Whether this is a large amount or just a couple of pills, it's important to make sure it's in its original packaging, correctly labelled and the same as what's identified on your prescription.

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Declare all drugs, medicinals, and similar products to the appropriate CBP official; Carry such substances in their original containers; Carry only the quantity of such substances that a person with that condition (e.g., chronic pain) would normally carry for his/her personal use; and.

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Medically required liquids will be subject to additional screening that could include being asked to open the container. You can bring your medication in pill or solid form in unlimited amounts as long as it is screened. You can travel with your medication in both carry-on and checked baggage.

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When drugs are confiscated in airports, TSA officers usually refer to law enforcement to secure the confiscated substances and store them in a warehouse known as a crime laboratory. Here, the drugs will be tested, organized, and shelved for trials.

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During Travel Keep all medications in your carry-on luggage and in their original, labeled containers; do not combine multiple medications into one container. The name on the prescription should match the name on travel documents and identification. Be prepared for additional screening.

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Specialized scanners can alert airport personnel to the presence of drugs and narcotics in luggage. Typically, this is because illegal drugs have a different density than most standard objects in luggage. If an unusually dense object is detected in someone's luggage, it will be flagged and investigated.

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You can bring your medication in pill or solid form in unlimited amounts as long as it is screened.

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