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Medical Kit Check List
The following is a list of items you should consider including in your medical kit-consult your pharmacist for brands available in your country
Asprin or paracetamol (acetaminophen in the US)- for pain or fever.
Antihistamine for allergies, e.g. hay fever; to ease the itch from insect bites or stings; and to prevent motion sickness.
Antibiotics -consider including these if you're travelling well off the beaten track; see your doctor, as they must be prescribed, and carry the prescription with you.
Leparemide or diphenoxylate - 'blockers' for diarrhoea; prochlorparazine or metachloropramide for nausea and vomiting.
Rehydration mixture - to prevent dehydration, eg due to severe diarrhoea; particularly important when travelling with children.
Insect repellent, sunscreen, lip balm and eye drops.
Calamine lotion, sting relief spray or aloe vera - to ease irritation from sunburn and insect bites or stings.
Antifungal cream or powder - for fungal skin infections and thrush.
Antiseptic (such as povidone-iodine0- for cuts and grazes.
Bandages, Band-Aids (plasters)and other wound dressings.
Water purification tablets or iodine.
Scissors, tweezers and a thermometer (note that mercury thermometers are prohibited by airlines).
Syringes and needles- in case you need injections; ask your doctor for a note explaining why you have them.
Cold and flu tablets, throat lozenges and nasal decongestant.
Multivitamins - consider for long trips, when dietary vitamin intake may be adequate.
Other Preparations
Make sure you're healthy before you start travelling. If you are going on a long trip make sure your teeth are OK. If you wear glasses take a spare pair and your prescription.
If you require a particular medication take an adequate supply, as it may not be available locally. Take part of the packaging showing the generic name, rather than the brand, which will make getting replacements easier. It's a good idea to have a legible prescription or letter from your doctor to show that you legally use the
medication to avoid any problems.
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