How do you travel with EpiPens?

EpiPens are considered personal medical devices and are allowed in your carry-on. At the time of writing, you will not need documentation, as long as the prescription label is on the EpiPens to show that it is for you or your child's personal use. See the information from the TSA here (USA).



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When you travel, you must always be prepared for a severe allergic reaction. It is critical that you carry two epinephrine auto-injectors with you at all times.

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Keep your epinephrine with you. Do not put it in your checked luggage or store it in the overhead bin. Let your traveling companions know about your allergies. Make sure they know what to do in case of an emergency on the flight and where your auto-injector is.

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Since 2003, the FAA has required all airlines to carry epinephrine in their onboard medical kits.

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If you are at risk of a severe allergic reaction while you are away, carry an adrenaline (epinephrine) injector such as an EpiPen® or Anapen®, a mobile phone and an Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) Travel Plan for people at risk of anaphylaxis.

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If adrenaline is available in the form an ampoule, a needle and syringe are required and flight crew rely on a doctor or nurse being on the flight (as passengers) to have it administered in an emergency.

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Flying with an AED should not be a problem. Whether an AED is being checked or in a carry-on, the battery should be removed. It is, however, allowed on the plane. The battery is also allowed on the plane.

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