medicines that can carry.

[Baloo]

i have another question how about meds for motion sickness? i get car-sick or in this case, i know i will get air-sick so can I bring meds for this and put it in my carry-on?

If it is over the counter medication, bring the box or make sure the brand is obvious on the packet. If prescribed, bring the prescription.

 

[KingKhan]

In general one carry only Over the Counter Drugs without doctor prescription. There are some drug also which can carry with Doctor prescription. Please read below -

Over-The-Counter Medicines & Drugs

Rules for Reimbursement under Flex (FSAs)
Based on a September 3, 2003 Revenue Ruling and in discussions with
the IRS, expenses incurred by Flex Plan Participants for the purchase
of over-the-counter medicines and/or drugs to treat a medical
condition are reimbursable from your medical expense flex account
upon substantiation of:
q Evidence of the name of the medicine or drug, the date
purchased and the amount paid on a receipt from
independent third party (i.e. store, pharmacy);
q Completion of a Reimbursement Request/Claim Form with
over-the-counter purchases detailed line by line which must
specify who the expense is for (employee, spouse or
dependent);
q The participant's certification that such medicine or drug is
for medical care.
The following three lists will help you determine which over-thecounter
items can be reimbursable by your flex plan and what
additional documentation will be required before reimbursement is
made. The drug must be legal and legally procured ; e.g. it is
currently illegal to import drugs from Canada.

List # 1:- Medical-Only Items

This “Medical Only” list is a list of OTC drugs that we have determined
are primarily for medical care and that will be reimbursable in
reasonable quantities without a doctor's note if you provide the
substantiation listed above.

q Anti-diarrhea medicine, laxatives like Ex-Lax
q Antacids
q Allergy medicine
q Pain Reliever
q Cold Medicine
q Menstrual cycle products for pain and cramp relief
q Cough Drops, throat lozenges, sinus medication, nasal sinus
sprays
q Nicotine Gum or patches for stop-smoking purposes
q Special ointment or cream for sunburn (not just regular
moisturizers)
q Ben Gay, Tiger Balm, and similar products for muscle pain or
joint pain
q Pedialyte for ill child's dehydration
q Items that used to be a prescribed drug are usually
reimbursable
q First aid cream, Bacatine, special diaper rash ointments,
calamine lotion, bug bite medication, wart remover treatments
q Visine and other such eye products
q Suppositories and creams for hemorrhoids
q Sleeping aids
q Motion Sickness Pills
q Band-Aids, bandages, gauze pads, first aid kits
q Cold/hot packs for injuries
q Rubbing alcohol
q Liquid adhesive for small cuts
q Reading Glasses
q Contact Lens cleaning solution
q Carpal tunnel wrist supports
q Pregnancy test kits
q Condoms
q Spermicidal foam
q Thermometers (ear or mouth)
q Incontinence supplies
q Nasal strips
q Diabetic Test supplies
q Blood Pressure Monitor
q Crutches
q Take home screening tests including kits for detecting colon
cancer, hepatitis C and HIV.

List # 2:- “Dual Purpose” Items Requiring Doctor's
Diagnosis and Recommendation

“Dual Purpose” OTC drugs are ones that are deemed to have both a
medical purpose and a personal/cosmetic or general health purpose.
OTC drugs on this list that will be reimbursed only with a doctor's
note stating that person has a specific medical condition and
that the OTC drug/medicine is recommended to treat it and
that the treatment is not for cosmetic purposes. In addition, the
participant must still supply the proper substantiation listed at the top
of this document.
q Weight Loss Drugs to treat a specific disease
q Pills for persons who are lactose intolerant
q Orthopedic Shoes and inserts (only the extra cost over buying
non-orthopedic shoes/boots can be reimbursed). The average
cost of non-orthopedic shoes will be considered to be $25 and
non-orthopedic boots will be $50.00.
q Feminine hygiene products
q Sunscreen (must have present existence of a disease such as
skin cancer)
q Acne Treatment (most skin care and acne treatment is NOT
reimbursable because it constitutes a cosmetic procedure.
There is an exception if the procedure is necessary to
ameliorate a deformity arising from, or directly related to, a
congenital abnormality, a personal injury resulting from an
accident or trauma, or disfiguring disease”)
q Glucosamine/chondroitin for arthritis or other medical
condition. St. John's Wort for depression.
q OTC hormone therapy and treatment for menopause to treat
symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, etc.
q Medicated Shampoos under narrow circumstances
o Only if a doctor diagnoses the person as having a
specific scalp infection (not just dry scalp or dandruff)
and prescribes a special treatment to be applied for a
limited period of time.
q Fiber Supplements under narrow circumstances
o Not reimbursable if taken daily as a supplement to
normal diets, but reimbursable if taken to treat a
specific medical condition for a limited time.
q Dietary Supplements or herbal medicines to treat a specific
medical condition in narrow circumstances
o Example: Doctor tells you to take 1000 MG of vitamin
B-12 daily to treat a specific vitamin deficiency or to
take Vitamin B for Scurvy.
o Dietary Supplements to improve and maintain general
health are NOT reimbursable. (e.g. one-a-day vitamins)
o Prenatal vitamins

List # 3:- Excluded Items

This is a list of OTC items which are deemed to be merely beneficial for
general health or are cosmetic in nature. They are NOT eligible for
reimbursement under Flex Plans (FSAs).
q Battery-Operated toothbrushes, even if a dentist or medical
doctor prescribes use to treat a medical condition such as
Gingivitis.
q Dietary Supplements
q Nutritional Supplements
q Food Replacements
q Vitamins
q Toiletries and cosmetics such as:
o Toothpaste or toothbrushes even if a dentist
recommends using them because these items are
needed by everyone for general good health.
o Chapstick etc.
o Face creams, deodorants, moisteners and suntan lotion
o Medicated shampoos and soaps for dry skin, dry scalp
or dandruff.
The above is not a complete list, only a guideline and subject to
modification based on evolving interpretation of rules and
regulations by the IRS. Please contact your plan administrator
at FEBCO Inc. with any questions:502-695-9690 or 800-489-
1539

 

[Pippin]

Hi leeneljane: you are coping with a lot of things right now so this may not hit you as another change you want to make, but now would be an ideal time to ditch those bottles. A 3 year old (unless there are underlying physical/developmental issues you haven't mentioned) can eat a regular diet and drink from a cup, perhaps starting with a "sippy cup" that has a secure lid and progressing to a regular, easy to hold cup. Extending the time a bottle is used can lead to dental problems (decay and malalignment) and ear infections. It also delays a child's progress to develop eye-hand coordination and related skills of chewing and swallowing. Don't mean to nag....it is just my public health nursing streak showing. Good luck!

 

[Baloo]

ditch those bottles

Wow, we get ALL sorts of useful advice here

 

[peanuts]

Hi leeneljane: you are coping with a lot of things right now so this may not hit you as another change you want to make, but now would be an ideal time to ditch those bottles. A 3 year old (unless there are underlying physical/developmental issues you haven't mentioned) can eat a regular diet and drink from a cup, perhaps starting with a "sippy cup" that has a secure lid and progressing to a regular, easy to hold cup. Extending the time a bottle is used can lead to dental problems (decay and malalignment) and ear infections. It also delays a child's progress to develop eye-hand coordination and related skills of chewing and swallowing. Don't mean to nag....it is just my public health nursing streak showing. Good luck!

you're right! but my baby is still 1 year old, how will i handle the bottle feeding episodes during a 14 -hour flight?

 

[Baloo]

Contact your airline to see what facilities they have and what they allow you can carry on to the aircraft.

 

[leeneljane]

Hi leeneljane: you are coping with a lot of things right now so this may not hit you as another change you want to make, but now would be an ideal time to ditch those bottles. A 3 year old (unless there are underlying physical/developmental issues you haven't mentioned) can eat a regular diet and drink from a cup, perhaps starting with a "sippy cup" that has a secure lid and progressing to a regular, easy to hold cup. Extending the time a bottle is used can lead to dental problems (decay and malalignment) and ear infections. It also delays a child's progress to develop eye-hand coordination and related skills of chewing and swallowing. Don't mean to nag....it is just my public health nursing streak showing. Good luck!

he is not in any physical or developmental issues. he just don't want to use sippy cups. we already tried to transfer from bottle to sippy cup. he wants to lay down while drinking. sippy cups is leaking. but one month b4 we depart we will encourage him again to use sippy cups. thanks

 

[Pippin]

Hi Peanuts: Try taking powdered formula that you can reconstitute and warm up on the plane, along with your other baby foods. The cabin crew are usually helpful with this. Try using this formula for some weeks before you fly to make sure it works for you and your baby. (Side note: Did you see that it snowed in Victoria this weekend??? 6" and power out for nearly 2 days in some places!)
Hi again, Leeneljane: Glad you're still talking to me, lol. Anyway, try putting only water in the bottle and offering all other liquids in the sippy cups. Especially for children drinking when they go to sleep, anything other than water can lead to early tooth decay.
I am going to get in trouble from the Forum Patrol for not talking about immigration issues. Little do THEY know all the issues an immigrating mother has to think of. All the best!

 

[peanuts]

Hi Peanuts: Try taking powdered formula that you can reconstitute and warm up on the plane, along with your other baby foods. The cabin crew are usually helpful with this. Try using this formula for some weeks before you fly to make sure it works for you and your baby. (Side note: Did you see that it snowed in Victoria this weekend??? 6" and power out for nearly 2 days in some places!)
Hi again, Leeneljane: Glad you're still talking to me, lol. Anyway, try putting only water in the bottle and offering all other liquids in the sippy cups. Especially for children drinking when they go to sleep, anything other than water can lead to early tooth decay.
I am going to get in trouble from the Forum Patrol for not talking about immigration issues. Little do THEY know all the issues an immigrating mother has to think of. All the best!

absolutely right pippin! mothers!!!!! little things counts a lot hehehe ;D ;D ;D

 

[rubyalabar]

very true! just the duration of the flight itself can be a challenge. imagine a very active 5 year old all cooped up in an airplane for 12 hours straight, then have a layover of about 4 hours. they are very impatient and do not like to wait at all, that's why i'm trying to come up with different "enterntainment" stuff to keep my little girl busy while in flight.

Little do THEY know all the issues an immigrating mother has to think of.

 

[Pippin]

My mother STILL tells me how she took me on a 15 hour flight from Vancouver to London (via Amsterdam in those days) and I screamed THE WHOLE WAY! In fairness to me, the doctor told her to give me some sedative medication, which she did and it appeared to have the opposite effect. This is the second hint for flying with children.....IF you do plan to give them a new medication, try it a week or two in advance of the flight to ensure it agrees with them. And, for the whole family, getting flu shots at least two weeks before your flight is a good precaution for your travels and once you arrive.

 

[peanuts]

My mother STILL tells me how she took me on a 15 hour flight from Vancouver to London (via Amsterdam in those days) and I screamed THE WHOLE WAY! In fairness to me, the doctor told her to give me some sedative medication, which she did and it appeared to have the opposite effect. This is the second hint for flying with children.....IF you do plan to give them a new medication, try it a week or two in advance of the flight to ensure it agrees with them. And, for the whole family, getting flu shots at least two weeks before your flight is a good precaution for your travels and once you arrive.

very good advice on the flu shots pippin..... will keep that in mind.... thanks! ;D ;D ;D

 

[leeneljane]

we landed here in vancouver last dec. 28, and about the feeding bottle, i just brought empty sippy cups, powdered milk (its hard to find powdered milk here and too expensive) and ask the nice stewardess for a warm water. the flight went smooth my 3yr old son just sleep during the flight ( its an evening flight). i brought also medicines ( with our doctor prescription even the over the counter ones), nothing problems there. they don't even told us to go to the customs (i just don't now why) the immigration just ask us if we have some meats, fruit, illegal contraband and tobacco with us. we just say none. now our next stage is for my eldest kid to settle on his new school ( tomorrow he will start to go to his new school) and me just looking for a job. for me its one of a hardest stage cause i need to look for a graveyard shift, me and my husband need to exchange shifts of looking for our children. and me i don't have any job experience cause i became a full mother ever since my eldest child was born. god luck to me.

 

[rubyalabar]

congratulations leeneljane on your landing! which country are you originally from?

i will be landing in February 4, first time to travel internationally and I will be travelling with my 5 year old daughter. I am quite anxious about finding my way around such big and crowded airports as Hong kong and Vancouver with 4 pieces of luggage and my daughter in tow.

how was Vancouver International Airport, is it easy to navigate (find the Immigration section)? And are there really long lines at the Immigration and Customs section?

we landed here in vancouver last dec. 28, and about the feeding bottle, i just brought empty sippy cups, powdered milk (its hard to find powdered milk here and too expensive) and ask the nice stewardess for a warm water. the flight went smooth my 3yr old son just sleep during the flight ( its an evening flight). i brought also medicines ( with our doctor prescription even the over the counter ones), nothing problems there. they don't even told us to go to the customs (i just don't now why) the immigration just ask us if we have some meats, fruit, illegal contraband and tobacco with us. we just say none. now our next stage is for my eldest kid to settle on his new school ( tomorrow he will start to go to his new school) and me just looking for a job. for me its one of a hardest stage cause i need to look for a graveyard shift, me and my husband need to exchange shifts of looking for our children. and me i don't have any job experience cause i became a full mother ever since my eldest child was born. god luck to me.

 

[leeneljane]

congratulations leeneljane on your landing! which country are you originally from?

i will be landing in February 4, first time to travel internationally and I will be travelling with my 5 year old daughter. I am quite anxious about finding my way around such big and crowded airports as Hong kong and Vancouver with 4 pieces of luggage and my daughter in tow.

how was Vancouver International Airport, is it easy to navigate (find the Immigration section)? And are there really long lines at the Immigration and Customs section?

if you are flying without any one with you its to hard especially if you have a kid. my 3 yrs old son is to active. we came from philippines. my first problem was in the security area when i was taking off my shoes my sons left me he followed my eldest son and husband ( female and male has different lane the youngest came with me) so i go in the security without him then the security questioned me with the water in the sippy cup "why i need to bring water do i have a kid with?" which my son left me so i need to fetch him so that i can get mt bag". next is when we need to wait for our connecting flight which he is too restless. and the last was when we are in immigration which he cries while we are waiting for a long line he likes to lay down and sleep. then when our time for immigration officer he cried again the IO just tell us to let him lay on the chairs which he did. our connecting flight is taiwan we made a long long walk just to reach our terminal. we find immigration easily cause they have an arrow that tells where the immigration are. the custom? i don't know where the custom are. after the immigration the IO just give us the the exit pass and tell us we can go. she just ask us about the things we have. about the luggage maybe you can get a porter. for us one push cart can only carry 2-23kgs. we have 4-23 kgs and 1 less 23kgs. we got 2 push cart 1 for me and 1 for my husband. we had 3 carry on bag. i hope it helps. good luck