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Zepbound trip planner: injection times, days out of the fridge and carry-on list
Plan each injection on the trip by hours since the previous one, count the days your pens or vials spend out of the fridge, and tick off what goes in the carry-on. The label's storage limits and TSA's screening rules are printed with it.
The trip
Dates and places, including layovers
Time difference from home at each stop
Usual injection day and time, home clock
Zepbound presentationsingle-dose pen, single-dose vial, multi-dose vial or KwikPen
Number packed, including extra for delays
Injections during the trip
Count hours from the previous injection, not by the local clock.
| Date and local time | Place | Hours since previous injection | Dose (mg) | Injection site | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Days out of the fridge
| Date | Where it was kept | Warmest it got | Running total of days out | Pen or vial affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Label and screening rules to check against
- Single-dose pens and vials may be kept out of the fridge at up to 86°F (30°C) for a total of up to 21 days.[1]
- Multi-dose vial or KwikPen: if kept unopened at room temperature (up to 86°F, 30°C), throw it away after 30 days; once opened, throw it away after a total of 30 days at room temperature, 30 days after first use, or 4 weekly doses, whichever comes first.[1]
- Do not freeze Zepbound or use it if it has frozen. Keep it in the original carton, away from heat and light.[1]
- Doses must be at least 3 days (72 hours) apart; a missed dose can be taken within 4 days (96 hours) of when it was due.[1]
- TSA allows larger amounts of medically necessary liquids in reasonable quantities if you declare them at the checkpoint.[2]
- CDC: many countries allow a 30-day supply of certain medicines but require a prescription or medical certificate. Ask your prescriber for a note for injectable medicines.[3]
Carry-on list
- Zepbound in the carry-on, in its pharmacy-labeled carton
- Enough for the whole trip, plus extra in case of delays
- Copies of the prescriptions, with the generic name tirzepatide
- Prescriber's note for an injectable medicine
- Ice or gel packs if the pens need to stay cool (TSA allows them frozen, partly frozen or melted)
- Embassy rules checked for the destination and any layover countries
- Plan for disposing of used pens or needles
Get help wherever you are
- Severe stomach pain that will not go away, with or without nausea or vomiting: stop Zepbound and call your healthcare provider right away.[1]
- Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea that does not go away: tell your healthcare provider right away, because fluid loss can harm the kidneys.[1]
- Swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, trouble breathing or swallowing, severe rash, fainting or a very fast heartbeat: stop Zepbound and get medical help right away.[1]
Sources for the facts on this sheet
- Eli Lilly and Company, via DailyMed. Zepbound (tirzepatide) injection, for subcutaneous use: prescribing information and Medication Guide. Effective 2026-08-28. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=487cd7e7-434c-4925-99fa-aa80b1cc776b
- Transportation Security Administration. Disabilities and Medical Conditions | Transportation Security Administration. Accessed 2026-10-19. https://www.tsa.gov/travel/tsa-cares/disabilities-and-medical-conditions
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Traveling Abroad with Medicine | Travelers' Health | CDC. Accessed 2026-10-19. https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/travel-abroad-with-medicine
This sheet records information for a conversation with your prescriber or pharmacist. It does not replace their instructions or the medication's prescribing information.