Travelling can unlock new adventures and create cherished memories, but for those managing inflammatory conditions with temperature-sensitive medications like Humira, it brings unique challenges.
Whether it’s a short weekend break or an extended holiday abroad, ensuring Humira is stored correctly is essential, even when you're travelling!
In this guide, we’ll explain why a dedicated Humira travel case is more than just a convenience—it’s a necessity for your health and peace of mind.
We’ll also share practical travel tips, including flying with Humira, packing your medication securely, and navigating international borders without complications. Let’s get started!
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Humira Travel Cases & Cooler Bags
Like many injectable medications used to treat inflammatory conditions, including Enbrel, Actemra, Cimzia, and others, Humira (adalimumab) is highly sensitive to temperature and light exposure. This sensitivity means that improper storage can quickly compromise its effectiveness.
According to AbbVie, the manufacturer, Humira must be refrigerated between 2°C and 8°C and kept in its original container, protected from light, until it’s ready for use. Once opened or removed from refrigeration, Humira can be stored at room temperature (no warmer than 25°C) for up to 14 days, but it must still be shielded from light.
Travelling with Humira requires careful planning to ensure it remains cool and protected, especially if you’re heading to warmer climates or travelling for longer periods.
If temperatures might exceed 25°C, a reliable travel case designed for Humira is essential. And for trips longer than 14 days, you’ll even need a refrigerated travel case to keep your injections at fridge temperature!
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4AllFamily Travel Cases Now Available in the UK!
Whether you’re hiking in a remote countryside, embarking on a cross-country road trip, or flying long-haul, the question remains: how do you keep Humira cool?
DIY solutions like insulated lunch bags may seem convenient, but they often fail to maintain the strict temperature control needed for sensitive medications. Regular cooling bags can allow temperatures to fluctuate, and melting ice can create unnecessary mess. Additionally, many improvised solutions aren’t approved for air travel, making flying with Humira more complicated.
Enter 4AllFamily’s medical-grade travel cases, which are finally available in the UK! These are designed specifically to meet the needs of those travelling with medications like Humira. They offer consistent temperature control, keeping your medication safe in a variety of environments and scenarios.
Heat Protection Humira Travel Cases
If you’re travelling with Humira for less than 14 days, refrigeration may not be necessary. However, in warmer climates where temperatures can exceed 25°C, a travel case that prevents overheating is essential to maintain your medication’s efficacy.
The Chiller Cooling Pouches are ideal for travelling with opened Humira pens. These compact, lightweight cooling pouches utilise innovative evaporative cooling technology, requiring no ice or electricity, and can maintain cool temperatures for at least 45 hours of travel!
And if you need more storage space to carry multiple Humira pens, the Companion Medical Cool Bag can accommodate up to 3 pens, making it perfect for longer trips!
Refrigerated Travel Cases for Humira
For trips exceeding 14 days, maintaining refrigeration is critical.
4AllFamily designs not only travel cooling cases, but also reliable portable fridges to travel with refrigerated medications like Humira. Our portable refrigerators are engineered to maintain a strict temperature range of 2°C to 8°C. They are approved for air travel within the UK and beyond, and can function with or without power.
The Voyager Mini Travel Fridge for Medicine, for instance, allows you to carry up to 3 refrigerated Humira pens for more than 30 hours off-the-grid, or for an unlimited time when plugged into a USB power source.
With the Nomad Travel Cooling Cases, you can also keep 4 Humira syringes or 3 Humira pens refrigerated while travelling, without electricity. And the same goes with the Explorer, our 3-in-1 Travel Case Cooler, that can keep Humira refrigerated for over 52 hours!
Tips for Keeping Humira Cool While Travelling
Besides using a good Humira travel case, here are some more tips to keep your Humira cool and protected from light in various travel scenarios:- Avoid direct sunlight by storing your medication in shaded areas or using an umbrella outdoors.
- If heading to a hot location, leave Humira in your hotel fridge if it’s not immediately required.
- Never leave Humira in a car, as temperatures can soar rapidly, especially in the sun.
- Monitor your travel case’s temperature using built-in thermometers, where possible, to ensure it remains within the safe range.
- Choose gel packs over ice for DIY cooling solutions, as they are less likely to leak or cause fluctuations in temperature.
Can You Take Humira on a Plane?
Like most medications, Humira is exempt from liquid restrictions. You're allowed to bring your medication on board with you, providing you're not travelling with excessive quantities.
When flying within the UK, you do not need to show proof of medical documentation. However, if flying internationally with Humira, it's a good idea to have a copy of your medical prescription or a doctor's note explaining your need for the medication.
Humira can safely pass through airport x-ray machines. Always carry it in your hand luggage for accessibility and temperature stability. If you prefer, you may request a manual inspection at security checkpoints.
We’d Love to Hear Your Thoughts!
If you have any tips, questions, or personal experiences about travelling with Humira, please share them in the comments below. Your insights could help others enjoy safer, stress-free travel with their medication!