International travel with Rowasa, I want it to arrive unharmed!!

Hi all:

In a week and a half I am traveling out of the USA to the UK.  I am going to take a full, unopened box of Rowasa with me and I want it in my carry on.  I have traveled domestically with Rowasa with no problem, should I expect any different internationally?  Should I get a note from my GI?  Or just have the pharmacy label on the box?

Also, that carry on is not leaving my site...you know how sometimes they want to gate check carry ons?  Can I say no?  Or take the box out and take it on the plane with me?  Or am I too crazy?  I just don't want them to get smooshed or to hot or cold is all. 

Also, my probiotic is a refrigerated one...any thoughts there?  I really don't have room for a cold pack to travel with it.  Will it be ok on the plane with me in my purse then refrigerate when I get there?  I take Ultimate Flora.

Thanks all!!

I doubt you'll have a problem with 1 box of Rowasa as long as it has the Rx label attached, but why not check with your airline ASAP? Many yrs back I travelled to Europe with a box of Rowasa in my carry-on bag plus 4 boxes in checked luggage, which also survived the flight over in perfectly good condition. Have a great trip to tell us about later! / Old Hat (30 yrs with left-sided UC; presently in remission taking brandname Colazal)