familycruiser01 Posted December 29, 2013 #1 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Traveling on FOS Western Caribbean - wondering - do prescriptions have to be in original bottles? What about OTC meds (ibuprofen, Coldcalm, Sudafed, Benadryl, etc.) I have of those great pill boxes for the week and was going to put my vitamins and prescription meds in, but then I wondered if I need to have the actual prescription bottle with me. Anyone know the rules?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jletsgo Posted December 29, 2013 #2 Share Posted December 29, 2013 I will be on that cruise with you !!! :D..............you don't need the bottles...a pill box is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familycruiser01 Posted December 29, 2013 Author #3 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Anyone done the Dreamer Catamaran Sail and Lagoon Snorkel through RCL in Falmouth, Jamaica (actually it departs out of Montego Bay)? I'm just wondering if the Catamaran has a bathroom on board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jletsgo Posted December 29, 2013 #4 Share Posted December 29, 2013 I see from your signature that you were on the Big Red Boat....I too was on that ship and yes...it was a long time ago. Way before Disney cruise line. Boy, how far we have come!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted December 29, 2013 #5 Share Posted December 29, 2013 My parents cruise with meds in pill boxes. They have never had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jletsgo Posted December 29, 2013 #6 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Anyone done the Dreamer Catamaran Sail and Lagoon Snorkel through RCL in Falmouth, Jamaica (actually it departs out of Montego Bay)? I'm just wondering if the Catamaran has a bathroom on board? I have not been on this particular excursion but have been on many catamarans and all have had a restroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familycruiser01 Posted December 29, 2013 Author #7 Share Posted December 29, 2013 I will be on that cruise with you !!! :D..............you don't need the bottles...a pill box is fine. Hope to meet you on there Jeanne! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted December 29, 2013 #8 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Have never had a problem with pills and meds of any kind with the cruise line, but we do carry the original prescription bottles if we are flying. I know someone here will say it doesn't matter, but it makes us feel better and helps avoid any potential problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denny514 Posted December 29, 2013 #9 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Have never had a problem with pills and meds of any kind with the cruise line, but we do carry the original prescription bottles if we are flying. I know someone here will say it doesn't matter, but it makes us feel better and helps avoid any potential problems. I travel with them in their original bottles..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momzcruzing Posted December 29, 2013 #10 Share Posted December 29, 2013 I carry lots of very strong meds as husband is cardiac patient, known to go into congestive heart failure on cruises due to eating stuff he shouldn't. They are in labeled ziplocks (snack size) so as not to take up much space, since we are trying to travel very light. In 30+ cruises we've never had a problem and fly to all ports, as none are local. We did not even have a problem flying into Dubai which is known to be very strict. Maybe we have just been lucky, but so far so good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelerThom Posted December 29, 2013 #11 Share Posted December 29, 2013 ... I wondered if I need to have the actual prescription bottle with me. Anyone know the rules??Other posters say "no problem" and I would agree that is generally the case. But you asked about "the rules". Quoting from Customs & Border Protection < help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/67 > Prescription medications should be in their original containers with the doctor's prescription printed on the container. If you are traveling with an item that is on the Schedule of Control Drugs you definitely should have the original packaging. Thom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnh Posted December 29, 2013 #12 Share Posted December 29, 2013 I take a picture with my phone of the original pill bottle then carry the pills in a small pill case....I have never been asked for the information, but at least I have a picture.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffy116 Posted December 30, 2013 #13 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I too have congestive heart failure (dilated cardiomyopathy) and have a defib and pacemaker. I not that old and I look quite healthy so I want them to have no doubts when I run into a problem. I carry a card for the airport and the ship security. I've always been treated with utmost respect at all the airports and with the cruise personnel. We will be cruising from Europe for the second time since my diagnosis. I carry the original bottles. While there will be thousands that won't encounter a problem, I don't want to be the one that does. I have a pill case that I use once we finally board the ship, but we have several days pre-cruise and post-cruise in Europe. I also scam a copy of my latest tests (echo, blood work, etc) and e-mail to to myself, along with a copy of the prescription sheet given to me by the pharmacy at the time I last fill it. Should I have a medical emergency any doctor would be able to better understand my documents than for me to try to explain the specifics. We scan our passport, credit cards, DL, etc. and e-mail them to our account. Doesn't take any room in our luggage but we can easily get to the documents with our password should we run into a problem. Even if you don't have a medical condition, scanning your passport and credit cards then e-mailing them is a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaylemh Posted December 30, 2013 #14 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I've asked the pharmacist for an extra label when getting mine refilled before the cruise. I used the little zip bags they sell for medication and put the label on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jypsy2000 Posted December 30, 2013 #15 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Anyone done the Dreamer Catamaran Sail and Lagoon Snorkel through RCL in Falmouth, Jamaica (actually it departs out of Montego Bay)? I'm just wondering if the Catamaran has a bathroom on board? We were on that excursion this past January. The catamaran did have a washroom on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea 4Ever Posted December 30, 2013 #16 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Have never had a problem with pills and meds of any kind with the cruise line, but we do carry the original prescription bottles if we are flying. I know someone here will say it doesn't matter, but it makes us feel better and helps avoid any potential problems. You are so right! We always make sure pills are properly labeled in their original bottles. Because if the airline does want to enforce the rule they can because it clearly states on their websites and documents that pills must be labeled in their original bottles. No need to risk missing a flight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktbr11crs Posted December 30, 2013 #17 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I've asked the pharmacist for an extra label when getting mine refilled before the cruise. I used the little zip bags they sell for medication and put the label on that. I typically just bring mine in pill boxes, but I love this idea!! I'll have to remember to ask for a label next time. Thanks for the great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matj2000 Posted December 30, 2013 #18 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Why in the world is anyone going to mess with your meds? How will they even be able to look at them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare markeb Posted December 30, 2013 #19 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Why in the world is anyone going to mess with your meds? How will they even be able to look at them? Random checks by CBP when reentering the US???? Honestly, I use pill boxes, but the law for importation is original labeled container. And, if they're scheduled drugs, I'd definitely keep them in the original, labeled container... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock43031 Posted December 30, 2013 #20 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Why in the world is anyone going to mess with your meds? How will they even be able to look at them? don't forget the folks at TSA are the folks that couldn't get a job at McD's/ You suppose a large Rx bottle labeled for allergies might just be a big old bottle of Oxycodone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matj2000 Posted December 30, 2013 #21 Share Posted December 30, 2013 don't forget the folks at TSA are the folks that couldn't get a job at McD's/ You suppose a large Rx bottle labeled for allergies might just be a big old bottle of Oxycodone? Your right about that, but anyone affiliated with the ship couldn't care what you had.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelerThom Posted December 30, 2013 #22 Share Posted December 30, 2013 (edited) Why in the world is anyone going to mess with your meds? How will they even be able to look at them? Your right about that, but anyone affiliated with the ship couldn't care what you had..I can't quite figure out if you are unknowing, or if you just like to be argumentative. You have, even if you don't know it, given the RCI permission to search your stateroom (read paragraph 8e of RCI's Cruise Ticket Contract). And if you don't realize that CBP has the right to look through your stuff then you shouldn't be traveling. Drugs are certainly near the top of the list of things CBP and RCI are concerned about, and abuse of prescription drugs is a major and growing concern. Edited December 30, 2013 by TravelerThom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bchalker Posted December 30, 2013 #23 Share Posted December 30, 2013 don't forget the folks at TSA are the folks that couldn't get a job at McD's/ You suppose a large Rx bottle labeled for allergies might just be a big old bottle of Oxycodone? As long as it has your name it doesnt matter what drug is in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SidneyOfEaston Posted December 30, 2013 #24 Share Posted December 30, 2013 As long as it has your name it doesnt matter what drug is in there. What a relevant and brilliant response. Very impressive :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock43031 Posted December 30, 2013 #25 Share Posted December 30, 2013 As long as it has your name it doesnt matter what drug is in there. do you really believe that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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