It's the same where I live. If it's not OTC then you better have it in it's original bottle with legible label, if not, then they arrest you and carry you to jail and give you the line " explain it to the judge".


I've carried spare batteries and loose change in those little plastic bags when I go hiking/camping and have for years. Never had any luck carrying meds because they get squashed or rub together and make a chalky mess in the bag. Eventually the bottom of the bag will split open and the contents released. Even the hard cases and capsules will allow meds to loosely bump around, so make sure you pack a little cotton in whatever you use.

I put all my OTC meds in a small zip-lock pill baggie I got in bulk from the drug store. EDC I carry 12 Ibuprofen, 12 Acetaminophen, 12 Loperamide and 8 Diphen. I always carry my FAK in an outside pocket of my bag or pack for quick access, where it isn't likely to get crushed.

Last week I got this idea for identification: I placed one of each pill on the scanner of my all-in-one printer, numbers facing down, and scanned into the computer. I inserted the scan into MS-Word, cropped and scaled it to fit, and typed in the name and dose instructions next to each pill. Then I printed this, trimmed the paper and inserted into the bag with the pills. I've only done this with my camping FAK so far but plan to do the others soon. I'll post a photo later Here's a photo:



I'm going to do the same thing for my prescription meds. My understanding is you can carry a limited supply of Rx meds "for current use" in other than original packaging. At least I hope this is true, because my health insurance makes me get a 90-day supply from a mail order pharmacy, and those bottles can get huge.