Pack medication
- Bring more than you need—at least twice the amount for your trip.
- Keep medication in carry-on luggage. Never pack emergency hydrocortisone in checked bags.
- Spread medication across bags in case one is lost.
Documentation
- Get a letter from your doctor explaining your condition and need for medication and syringes.
- Use our free emergency card in your wallet.
Planning
- Research healthcare at your destination.
- Know how to access emergency care abroad.
- Consider travel insurance that covers pre-existing conditions.
Time zones
- Take hydrocortisone on a schedule that roughly matches your home time zone, or gradually shift. Your doctor can advise.