Travel Medical Kits

Introduction

At community pharmacy, you may see customers come to purchase some medications or items for their travel (especially international trip).

Potential Item Lists

Chronic medication and medications used occasionally.

• Personal prescription medications as permitted by the host country
• Non-prescription analgesics, e.g. paracetamol, ibuprofen
• Non-prescription antidiarrheals
• Cough and cold medicines
• Antihistamines
• Laxative for constipation
• Antacid
• Sunscreen
• Moisturisers
• Lip balm
• Insect repellent
• Alcohol-based hand gel
• Basic first aid items (blister plasters, bandages, antiseptics, tweezers)
• Aloe gel for sunburns
• Topical corticosteroid cream to relieve irritation from rashes
• Motion sickness medications
• Medications for altitude sickness (if traveling to high altitudes)
• Condoms, birth control pills, or other contraceptives
• Extra pair of eyeglasses and contacts

Summary

Based on personal experience, individual travel medical kit needs vary significantly.

• Some travellers prioritize moisturizing products when visiting cold climates, while others consider gastric medications essential.

While many of these medications may go unused and readily available alternatives might be found at the destination, the sense of security and preparedness they provide is invaluable.

External Links

• Cleveland Clinic Travel Medical Kit
  
• John Hopkins Medicine - Traveller's First-Aid Kit
• Travel Medical Kit Checklist