When packing for a holiday, it's easy to be overwhelmed by the number of things to remember and the various rules airlines have regarding luggage.

       Travel insurance experts have urged Brits to ensure they have one essential item in their cabin bag.

       Experts at PayingTooMuch, warned anyone travelling to remember to put their medication in their hand luggage.

       The experts stressed the importance of this and that passengers shouldn’t overlook their medication when it comes to packing.

       They added that whether the medication is simply an over-the-counter remedy or a vital prescription, these important items must be kept in your hand luggage.

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       According to Gov.UK, Brits travelling are allowed to carry essential medicines in their hand luggage as long as it's not more than 100ml.

       This also includes any liquid dietary foodstuffs and inhalers.

       PayingTooMuch adds: “Where possible, always keep your medication with you just in case your checked-in suitcase gets lost.

       “If your luggage does go missing during travel, not having your prescribed medicine with you is one less thing to worry about.”

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       The travel experts added: “It’s best practice to make sure you have enough medication with you for the duration of your trip and a little extra in case of delays. It’s also worth familiarising yourself with the rules of carrying medication for the country you’re visiting and the airline you’re flying with.

       “Taking medication on a plane is usually allowed but you should always check before you travel.”

       They added that some airlines do allow passengers to bring more than your usual supply “without needing to declare it” but it's important to check beforehand.

       Alongside checking the airline’s stance on medication, it's also important to know that the rules often differ depending on which country you’re flying to.

       Some countries, for example, operate under stricter controls regarding specific medication, despite being legal in the UK.

       “Travellers may need to take extra care when carrying medication to make sure they don’t fall foul of airport security or local laws,” explains PayingTooMuch.

       “Apart from keeping them accessible, in some cases, you may even need a doctor’s note or a prescription to carry certain substances.

       “It’s worth checking with your airline and countries you’re visiting to confirm the regulations well in advance of your trip to avoid any problems.”