The following list contains items you may consider having in your travel medical kit. If you are traveling light, you will want to pare down the list considerably. Remember that, other than prescription medications, most of these items can be purchase (often more cheaply) in any decent-size town in the country you are visiting.
- Prescription medications you usually take
- Copy of your prescriptions (from doctor), could be stored somewhere else
- Special prescriptions for the trip (e.g. malaria medicines, antibiotics prescribed by your doctor for self-treatment of moderate to severe diarrhea)
- Over the counter medications
- Andi-diarrheal medication
- Antihistamine
- Decongestant
- Anti-motion sickness medication
- Pain relievers (acetaminophen, ibuprofen, aspirin)
- Laxatives
- Cough suppressant/expectorant
- Cough drops
- Antacid
- Antifungal and antibacterial ointments or creams
- 1% hydrocortisone cream
- Insect repellent, containing DEET or picaridin (20-30%)
- Sunscreen (SPF 20 or greater), with UVA and UVB protection.
- Antibacterial hand wipes
- Alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol
- Lubricating eye drops
- First-aid supplies
- band aids, gauze, ace bandage, antiseptic, tweezers, scissors, Q-tips
- Moleskin for blisters
- Aloe gel for sunburns
- Digital thermometer
- Oral rehydration solution packets
- Latex condoms or other birth control devices (diaphram, etc.)
- Water purification tablets
- Medicine to prevent altitude sickness
- Mild sedative or other sleep aid
- Ear plugs
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