Please note that my list is good for me, so be sure to consult your doctor to find out what is good for you!
Many of the items here are purely for emergencies, and I hope not to have to use them!
Prescription:
Many of the items here are purely for emergencies, and I hope not to have to use them!
Prescription:
- Broad Spectrum Anti-biotic
- Anti-nausea (non-sedative)
- Strong painkiller (Stilpayne etc)
- Diamox
- Strong Anti-inflammatory/muscular pain (Voltaren etc)
Over the counter:
- Immodium (Stop diarrhoea)
- Valoid (Anti-nausea - only at night as it causes drowsiness)
- Grandpa tablets (general headaches, also helps with altitude)
- Reuteri - pro biotic drops (stomach upsets)
- Teejel/similar - ulcers (numb mouth/gums)
- Foot powder - stops perspiration/friction
- Transact patches - great for sore muscles (stick on and go)
- Grabber warmers - body, feet, hands (can't be without)
- Sinuclear - colds/flu/sinusitis
- Andolex throat spray - sore throats
- Corenza C - effervescent cold and flu tabs
- Lip Ice
- Vaseline
- Ear buds, cotton wool, gauze
- Bactroban - antiseptic ointment
- Ear drops - pain
- Eye drops - moisture/irritation
- Friars Balsam - blister care
- Blister plasters (glacier gel)
- Moleskin
- Felt pads
- Stretch bandage (sprains etc)
- Hand sanitiser (get a few small ones)
- Antiseptic alcohol wipes
- Voltaren gel (muscle rub)
- Small scissors
- Tweezers
- Anti-histamine cream/lotion (itches, bites/reactions)
- Nose spray
- Tranquilyte/similar - natural herbal sedative/relaxant
- Shoelaces
- Anti-septic air/surface spray (barrels)
- Water purification drops
- Agiolax (for constipation)
- Lighter
- Elastic bands
It's best to customize your first aid kit and pack what you know works for you.
As mentioned in the previous post, always have prescribed medication with you as it's not easy to replace should your bags get delayed or lost!
Definitely taking more than me!
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