First aid kit when traveling or what medications to take on the road? Let's talk about a necessary thing on any trip - a first aid kit. I have standard set, which I always take with me. I will share with you my experience: which medications I consider necessary on any trip. In addition, preparing a first aid kit will not take much of your time, and having it when traveling will eliminate many possible problems.

When packing a first aid kit, you need to choose those medications that suit you best and have a better effect on your body.
It should be noted that this set of medications is not standard and mandatory. If you take any medications without fail, then put them in the first aid kit first. This set of medications is recommended healthy people who do not suffer from serious illnesses, and is intended primarily to provide assistance in everyday situations.

All medications can be divided into several groups:

1. Antipyretic drugs
2. Painkillers
3. Drugs that help the stomach and abdomen work
4. Antiallergic drugs
5. Disinfectants
6. Skin protection products

Why this particular set? I'll try to explain.

• Antipyretic drugs. Why: at first, due to a possible temperature change, you may catch a cold out of habit. Modern antipyretic drugs are designed not only to reduce body temperature, but also to relieve cold symptoms, so I advise you to take several different mixtures with you on your trip. They contain Paracetamol, which can also be bought separately at the pharmacy; it costs less than powder mixtures with different pleasant tastes. But still, different people(and children), there may be different sensitivity to different types antipyretic drugs, it is recommended to have two types: paracetamol ( trade names: Efferalgan, Calpol, etc.) and ibuprofen (Nurofen). It is also recommended to have both candles and syrup. It is convenient to use suppositories if you have a child with you and he is vomiting.
• Painkillers. Why: pressure changes, climate change - it is unknown how they can affect your body - you may get a headache, or a long-healed tooth will ache. So it’s better to have proven painkillers in your arsenal. In my first aid kit for travel, I take cheap analogues of well-known painkillers: instead of No-shpa - Spasmol, instead of Nurofen - Ibuprofen, and also Tempalgin, Analgin and Upsarin Upsa, which can also be used as an antipyretic.
• Everything for the stomach and intestines. Why: the stomach can easily react to a change of water, new food, and instead of resting, you will sit for several days and be sad. Usually these problems are limited to two to three days, but anything can happen. The medications suggested here can be used in cases of moderate discomfort. For these cases, I take Pancreatin (an analogue of the famous Mezim), Loperamide (an analogue of Imodium) for diarrhea, Furazolidone for food infections, Smecta and, of course, native activated carbon. Smecta and activated carbon are agents that adsorb in the intestinal lumen, i.e. “take on” harmful microorganisms that have entered the body and their toxins. It's pretty large group, but from the point of view of transportation, Smecta (packets of powder) and Filtrum (tablets) are the most convenient. Separate advice for taking smecta: dilute the sachet into 100 ml. water, but then it is not drunk in one gulp, but fractionally, sip by sip over several hours. An adult will need 3 sachets per day, children, depending on age, 1-2. In principle, adsorbents are the first thing to start with in case of intestinal ailment (in combination with diet and drink). Other medications may not be needed. In case of violation salt balance, which often happens when vomiting, it’s a good idea to have 2-3 sachets of Regidron with you - it contains a more optimal combination of salts and you can drink such a low-salt solution not only in case of intestinal problems, but also in case of overheating.
• Antiallergic drugs. Why: unusual food, water, local delicacies that you will definitely want to try, yes, trite, hotter and more active sun can cause allergic reactions on the skin or as an irritation of the mucous membranes (it happens to some), so I take it with me when traveling, proven tablets (loratadine, zodak, telfast) and ointments (fenistil or sinaflan, for example). If you have children with you, it is better to take Zyrtec drops - antihistamine second generation. Does not have a sedative (hypnotic) effect, but is used in not the most acute situation. First of all, these are allergy medications. But not only. At high temperature, if they are given simultaneously with antipyretics, the effect will come faster and be more pronounced. There are quite a lot of drugs in this group on the market. If someone constantly uses some of their own, proven means, of course, they can replace our version with their own.

• Disinfectants. Why: to treat wounds and burns, take with you a Bandage, Band-Aid, Hydrogen Peroxide, Iodine or Iodine Marker or Zelenka. Here I would like to write about the Rescuer ointment, which can be used to treat wounds, burns, and Sinaflan ointment - which is suitable for treating the skin for cuts, burns, as well as for itchy skin from insect bites.
• Skin protection products. Why: the sun can be very aggressive and hot, so we take burn cream with us - Panthenol, for example. For insect bites, Fenistil-gel is useful to relieve itching. It can also be used for sunburn. For injuries (bruises, bruises), arnica ointment helps (you can use this name, or you can use it under the name Steripan - it’s a convenient tube). The choice - for those who know and love this remedy - is Traumgel ointment (there are also tablets).
• I take another sedative with me - valerian. Good old valerian gives stable sedative effect. So, it will also come in handy when changing time zones. However, it does not come very quickly. Some clinical researches indicate that the effect of valerian does not exceed placebo. Also in the first aid kit for travel, I take with me Furacilin tablets (for rinsing), lozenges like Strepsils. For the nose, you can take any drops - I use Nazivin.

Something else: If you are going to travel a lot by sea, then take anti-sickness products with you, for example Avia-Sea or Validol - it is not so expensive.

How to transport a first aid kit for travel?

You are unlikely to need it in the aircraft cabin. If you are flying with luggage, then pack a first aid kit in your suitcase. But if you need to take any medications regularly, then you need to take them with you to the salon. Medicines in hand luggage You can transport it, but you need to keep two points in mind:

• If you are carrying several packages of the same drug, obtain a prescription from your doctor.
• Remember the restrictions on liquids (including cream and gel) - each container should be no more than 100 ml. In total, you are allowed to take with you up to 10 such containers, with a total volume of no more than 1 liter.

All liquids must be placed in a separate transparent ziplock bag. If you have any chronic disease that requires regular use liquid drugs, then restrictions on the transportation of liquids do not apply to you. Just don’t forget to take with you a certificate translated into English (if you are traveling abroad). Most airlines prohibit transportation mercury thermometers. For travel, buy an electronic analogue.

You should also not take scissors in your hand luggage. Although some airlines allow you to carry knives and scissors with a blade up to six cm, it is not worth the risk; they are very often taken away. This has happened to me. We hope that now it will not be difficult for you to choose which medications to take on vacation. Last tip: better to be safe than sorry unpleasant situation on a rest. When traveling around Russia, do not forget to take your medical insurance with you. It’s better not to need it – but it will be!

Not everyone pays due attention to their own health on vacation and approaches the collection of a first aid kit rather superficially. Unusual climate and exotic cuisine can provoke ailments and ruin a long-awaited vacation. Deterioration in health can occur at the most unexpected moment. It is not always possible to receive timely qualified medical care or purchase the right medicine, especially at night. Having a first aid kit on hand will help you Negative consequences to a minimum. It is especially important to take the necessary medications with you if a person has chronic diseases, or if you have small children going on vacation with you.

How to properly pack a first aid kit for travel

Basic principles of collecting a “traveler’s first aid kit”

1. Be sure to take a supply of medications for regular use. This applies to people with chronic and allergic diseases.
2. Focus on your own experience and take only proven drugs. Vacation is not the time to experiment with your health, so don't use unfamiliar medications.
3. Be sure to bring first aid supplies. For all medications, check the expiration dates and the integrity of the packaging. Don't forget to include instructions for use.
4. Collect a children's first aid kit separately; babies need certain children's medications.
5. If you are going on vacation to another country, find out in advance the list of drugs prohibited for transportation and, if necessary, purchase approved analogues.
6. The first aid kit should be spacious, convenient and hermetically sealed.

The most common holiday health problems

One of the most common problems of a traveler is ailments and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract: poisoning, infections, bloating and others.

Most often this is due to food that is unusual for the stomach (exotic local food) or unsanitary conditions (stale food, dirt). It's no secret that at the height of the season, seaside resorts often enteric viral infections, from which young children suffer the most.

To avoid or reduce these troubles to a minimum, follow simple rules of conduct while on vacation:

1. Observe basic hygiene standards, wash your hands often, use wet wipes and sanitizer;
2. Don't drink local tap water, it's better to play it safe and buy bottled water drinking water, or boil the tap water;
3. Explain to children that they should not swallow water: sea water or from the pool;
4. Wash local fruits and vegetables thoroughly;
5. Do not buy street food or try specific local exotic foods if you are not sure of the quality of the dish;
6. Before traveling to a hot exotic country, get all the necessary vaccinations in advance.

In second place is sunburn. Many people still don’t know the rules for staying in the hot sun and, having grabbed a sea holiday, they get sunburnt in the first days. For safe tanning, it is better to visit the beaches before 11-12 noon or after 16-17 hours. Be sure to use protective equipment, wear hats and drink more water.

Mandatory list of medications for an adult traveler

The first group of drugs is for the gastrointestinal tract. These remedies will relieve heartburn, bloating and stomach discomfort from overeating or eating heavy food:

1. Mezim or Pancreatin;
2. Gastal (Rennie);
3. Motilium;
4. Activated carbon.

These drugs are necessary for poisoning and gastrointestinal disorders (vomiting, diarrhea, cramps). Regidron will help restore the water-salt balance in the body:

1. Smecta;
2. Imodium;
3. Bifiform;
4. Loperamide;
5. Linux;
6. Enterosgel.

The second group is first aid equipment:

1. Dressing materials and external antiseptics;
2. Bactericidal patch (several packages of different sizes);
3. Green pencil.

Tablets for motion sickness in transport:

1. Dramamine;
2. Air sea or analogues.

Buy a pack of natural lollipops, preferably mint or citrus, they also help relieve nausea.

Painkillers:

1. Paracetamol;
2. No-shpa;
3. Pentalgin;
4. Askofen or Andipal - for people suffering from low or high blood pressure.

Don't forget to add antiallergic medications (Telfast, Tavegil, Suprastin, ointments for external use). This group also includes remedies for insect bites (Fenistil).

On vacation, both children and adults walk a lot, swim, attend excursions and attractions, so injuries and sprains are common. In this case, put in your first aid kit:

1. Hydrogen peroxide;

2. Zelenka or iodine;

4. Ointments for bruises and sprains (Finalgon, Sustavit, Fastum-gel).

It would be a good idea to put antibiotics and antipyretics in your first aid kit:

1. Amoxicillin;
2. Aspirin;
3. Paracetamol.

On vacation, especially at sea, there is a risk of overshopping and catching a cold. Therefore, additionally put a thermometer, runny nose drops and throat spray:

1. Otrivin;
2. Nazivin;
3. Inhalipt;
4. Tantum Verde;
5. Coldrex;
6. Lazolvan or Gedelix (for cough).

Don't forget to include your essential medications that you take regularly.

Be sure to take sunscreen and burn medications:

1. Panthenol;
2. Cooling ointments based on aloe;
3. Ibuprofen.

For overly impressionable people, you will need sedatives: Novopassit, Persen or valerian tablets.

First aid kit for a young tourist

It is better to collect a children's first aid kit separately, this will be much more convenient and you will not have to search for the right medicine for a long time. Not all drugs for adults are suitable for children. Children's medicines are initially made and designed for a young body, according to the age and weight of the young patient.

A cold can strike even in a southern resort. The main reasons are hypothermia after prolonged exposure to water, acclimatization, and viral infection. As antipyretic drugs, it is better to take children's Efferalgan or Panadol. Antiviral drugs: Anaferon, Arbidol, Umkalor.

If the child is very small, you will need a remedy for bloating - Espumisan. To reduce pain in the gums when teething, you should take Kalgel or Kamistad.

Children's ears may get sore after a long swim in the sea; Otipax drops will help relieve inflammation. As an antihistamine, instead of Suprastin tablets, it is better to take Zyrtec drops. Antibiotics and other medications should also be taken in a form that is more convenient to take: suspension, syrup.

Don't forget to include baby skin care products, wet wipes, cotton pads and ear buds.

Take sunscreens for babies (especially very small and fair-skinned) with a high degree of protection (+35 or +50).

Just in case, put “Rescuer” ointment or “Fenistil-gel”. They are indispensable for insect bites, abrasions and small cuts.

Collecting a “traveler’s first aid kit” is a serious matter, but keep in mind that this is not a panacea, but only an assistant. If the condition is severe and is only getting worse, do not rely on own strength, call a doctor or ambulance. Sometimes delay only worsens the patient's condition.

Russians actively travel to exotic countries. While on vacation in Thailand, India, China and other equally interesting countries, you will, of course, want to try local dishes that are unusual for your stomach. Do not deny yourself this pleasure, but follow certain safety rules so as not to become infected with an infectious disease or poisoned.

Upon arrival on vacation, you are already weakened by a flight or a long journey, and acclimatization and unusual surroundings are added to this. Therefore, choose food with caution, as the body is prone to illness at this time.

You should not try ready-made salads if they contain raw or cooked seafood and meat. You should not eat meat dishes with blood, they may contain toxoplasma. If you really want to try exotic cuisine, wait 1-2 days and include unusual foods in your diet one at a time. Beware of overly hot seasonings and sauces; sometimes eatery owners try to mask the taste of a stale dish with their help.

In tropical countries with hot climates, there is no need to eat desserts and cakes with rich cream. Replace them with fresh fruit, from which you must peel the skin. Wash the vegetables yourself with bottled water and make a salad out of them, season it with vinegar (but not mayonnaise). You can eat packaged lactic acid products.

To avoid getting poisoned, buy fresh food prepared in front of you. Do not take overpriced portions from a hotel buffet; if you doubt something, it is better not to experiment.

In exotic countries, tap water is not suitable for drinking, so buy only bottled water and use it for your personal hygiene. Drinks with ice are also dangerous for the unprepared stomach of a tourist, because to prepare these drinks they often take the same water from the tap. Ice cream from local chefs can also cause intestinal disorders.

When choosing fruits and vegetables, do not skimp on your health, do not take broken or overripe fruits.

Sources:

• How to eat in exotic countries

When going on vacation, most people only imagine a pleasant time on the beach, interesting excursions and climbing to mountain peaks. However, it is worth taking care that your plans are not spoiled by a sudden onset of illness. By properly collecting a first aid kit, you will be able to cope with most of the ailments that threaten a tourist.

Rest begins from the minute you sit down, sit comfortably with a book on the carriage shelf or take your place in. If your trip involves long journeys, make sure you have anti-sickness medication with you. These could be drugs such as Bonin or Dromina. Please note that you need to take them some time before you use transport.

In addition to sunscreen, those traveling to hot countries should stock up on Panthenol. If you have pale skin and often get sunburned, you will need this product for the first few days of your stay.

In a foreign country, you want to see as many sights and interesting places as possible, but there is catastrophically little time for this. To prevent your feet from getting sore after the first excursion, put a bandage in your first aid kit. Brilliant green or iodine for treating cuts and abrasions will also not hurt.

If you feel unwell, find insurance policy call center of a service company. She deals with organizational issues of medical care and payment medical services. Tell the operator your policy number, your name, the place where you are, the telephone number where you can be contacted, and explain the essence of the problem.

If you feel slightly unwell, you may be advised to see your doctor yourself. Be sure to save paid bills for treatment, medications and receipts. After returning home, contact your insurance company with these documents and you will be reimbursed.

If the problem is more serious and you need hospitalization, the company contacts the nearest clinic with which it has an agreement or the hotel doctor. All expenses in this case are borne by the company. You must contact the call center in any case. You may unknowingly violate some insurance conditions and lose the right to reimbursement

The number one question all parents face before any trip is what medications to take with them. In this article you will find tips on how to try to protect yourself and your loved ones during your trip.

Here I will try to give you a list of necessary medications that are needed in the first aid kit of vacationers with children, as well as adults. So, let's begin.
1. bandage, cotton wool
2. brilliant green, (preferably pencils)
3.
4. thermometer
5. Albucid or Tobrex (eye drops) Visine – for adults
6. hexoral (tantum verde, or)
7. Nazivin or Vibrocil (nasal drops)
8. otipax (ear drops)
9. validol (or corvalol)
10. (in case of intoxication)
11. enterodesis (for intestinal intoxication)
12. smecta
13., chloramphenicol
14. forte (or enzistal, or festal)
15. (or bifiform)
16. no-shpa (nikoshpan or baralgin)
17. motilium
18. ambrohexal (or lazolvan)
19. aspirin
20. analgin (tempalgin or pentalgin)
21. paracetamol (efferalgan in suppositories)
22. Nurofen (or syrup, or tablets, or suppositories)
23. (or Zyrtec or Claritin)
24. Fervex (or Coldrex) - for adults anaferon or arbidol
25. or panthenol
26. cream for and after suntan
27. tablets for motion sickness (dramine, or bonine, or air-sea and can be found in lollipops)
28. “favorite” antibiotic in age dosage. Just in case, but preferably only on the recommendation of a doctor. Ciprofloxacin is also better.
29. Don't forget to take the medications you take as prescribed by your doctor for the treatment of chronic diseases.

All dosages are indicated in the instructions.
Have a nice holiday and may you never need your first aid kit on your trip!

First aid supplies

Purchase antibacterial patches, cotton wool, brilliant green, bandages and hydrogen peroxide for your first aid kit. Also, when choosing what medications to take with you on vacation, do not forget about the products that help cure burns: Bepanten, Pantoderm. But to avoid burns, it is better to stock up on cream with protective factor from 30 units.

Flu and ARVI

Despite the heat, no one canceled the cold. Often climate change and temperature changes can lead to a cold. In order not to spoil your vacation, purchase antipyretic drugs (Nurofen, Paracetamol, Ibuklin, etc.), nasal drops (Galazolin, Sanorin), throat remedies (Miramistin, Faringosept ") and ear drops ("Otinum", "Otipax").

Painkillers

Even on vacation, no one is immune from pain, for example, toothache or headache. The first aid kit should contain painkillers: “Spazmalgon”, “No-shpa”, “Baralgin”, “Analgin”, etc. It is enough to purchase one of these drugs.

First aid kit for children

Don't forget about your child's medications at sea. Stock up on children's antipyretics in the form of suppositories or syrup, anti-diarrhea suspensions, cough suppressants with expectorant and soothing properties, antiallergic drugs. And so that you can measure your baby’s temperature, buy a thermometer.

Chronic diseases

If you have chronic diseases (even in remission), play it safe and take medications. Climate change can lead to deterioration, especially in people with cardiovascular diseases, bronchial asthma, and allergies.

Often on vacation, problems with the stomach and intestines may appear. Activated carbon will help, enzyme agents, drugs with antibacterial action, as well as products for intestinal microflora.

Tip 7: Travel is like medicine: several reasons to write yourself a “prescription” for a trip

“The doctors prescribed me a trip. I followed their advice,” this phrase in one of Maupassant’s short stories may seem to patients modern doctors if not absurd, then downright wild. But in vain. If you take a closer look at the people around you, including subscribers in in social networks, it turns out that some of the happiest people there are the travelers. And they don’t go to the hospital for prescriptions, but from their own experience they know what symptoms it can get rid of.

• You don't know what you want. A stable state of uncertainty is accompanied by increased anxiety, worry, which, as the problem worsens, turns into irritability, insomnia and chronic fatigue just from constant internal conflict. Travel opens up new horizons for a person, different from usual situations - that very favorable stress that allows you to reveal your inner potential and take it beyond known limits. This is not just a way out of your comfort zone, it is a different reality where you can try yourself in a non-standard role.
• You feel like you are constantly being monitored. The boss at work, the mother in the apartment, the loved one on a date dictate their own rules. Sometimes this is true, but there is a chance that the usual obsessive-compulsive disorder. And the trip will allow you to distinguish truth from fiction, make sure of your independence and independence, and strengthen your personal autonomy. Or it turns out that you still need the help of those around you, and you should not refuse when your family and friends offer it.
• You are depressed. It differs from the feeling of uncertainty in that you don’t want anything at all. Indifference, indifference to everything, starting with one’s own appearance, ending with one’s future fate and what is served for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A good medicine here is being busy, being passionate about something with meaning. Why not choose three countries starting with the letter "I", like the heroine of the novel "Eat. Pray. Love." and not go there right now?. Yes, the problems are unlikely to disappear on their own. But, as experienced managers say: “If you can’t change the system, change your approach to it.”

Travel is always an outsider's view. On yourself, on others, on subjective problems and reality. It, albeit temporarily, gives meaning to a certain period of life, becoming the beginning of something new. And it is a good cure for the most common disease in the world of formatted information: boredom.

Has it ever happened that a sudden illness ruined your long-awaited vacation days? We had this situation a couple of times. I remember while on vacation in Egypt, I had a stomach ache. The reason was olive oil on which all meals in the hotel were prepared. My stomach clearly didn't like this arrangement. Good that our traveler's first aid kit always at hand, and I quickly dealt with an unpleasant illness.

I am sure that the question of what medications to take on vacation has arisen on everyone’s mind, so today we will tell you what our traveler’s first aid kit consists of.

By the way, you don’t have to run straight to the pharmacy and buy the necessary medications. After all, on the eve of the vacation there is so much to do (pack your things, take your pets to mom, pay utilities, make a travel plan, etc.).

Nowadays, it has become convenient and profitable to buy everything on the Internet. You won’t surprise anyone by purchasing tickets, travel insurance, clothes, gadgets and other things online. Why not?!

That's basically what we do. This allows you not to waste time, which is already in short supply, saves money, and, moreover, does not distract you from work. Medicines are expensive these days and we often look for available options in online pharmacies. That’s how we found the Algo-Pharm pharmacy for ourselves. The prices are cheaper there, the quality is excellent and you don’t have to stand in line for a long time. The drugs are delivered by courier or can be obtained at the nearest Nova Poshta branch.

A traveler's first aid kit is not always used, but you must admit, no one is immune from accidental troubles, for example, cuts, allergies, diarrhea, colds, etc. Therefore, it is better to be prepared and allocate some space in your suitcase for a first aid kit.

Consider what medications you need. Make a list or check ours. You can supplement it or remove unnecessary drugs at your discretion. An important point is packing a traveler's first aid kit. Please ensure that the tubes and jars are tightly closed and well packed. Anything can serve as a container. I use a shower gel bag. It closes well, is quite dense and light.

Now let's move on to filling the first aid kit. First, I will write what medications to take on vacation, and then I will share the components of our traveler’s first aid kit.

What medications to take on vacation

Medicines for diarrhea, overeating and bloating

The most common problem when traveling is diarrhea. The reasons may be different: unusual food, climatic conditions, nervous breakdown, for example, associated with a flight. If you are overtaken by diarrhea, the following will help you cope with it: Furazolidol, Levomycetin, Imodium, Smecta.

The second problem that often arises on vacation is overeating. As a rule, we relax and move away from our daily eating rules. To avoid feeling heavy after eating, take with you: Pancreatin, Festal or Mezim.

Don’t forget to put medicines for bloating, heartburn, and gastrointestinal discomfort in your traveler’s first aid kit: activated carbon (2 tablets per 10 kg of weight), smecta.

Do not drink tap water, especially in other countries, wash your hands and food (vegetables, fruits) well. If you're snacking outside and have nowhere to wash your hands, keep wet wipes and hand sanitizer with you.

Cold remedies

In the sultry heat, you just want to drink something cold or cool off near the air conditioner. Unfortunately, this can lead to a cold, which will catastrophically ruin your vacation. Therefore, a traveler’s first aid kit should have:

at the first symptoms - Asicylsalicylic acid, Fervex, Coldrex, Nimisil;

for sore throat - lollipops with eucalyptus or menthol, any spray that suits you, for example, Ingalipt, Hexoral. Yox spray or rinsing with a regular iodine solution (a couple of drops of iodine in a glass of water) helps me; it also helps with a runny nose (rinse the sinuses 3-4 times a day);

for a runny nose - we do not use any drops or sprays. We treat it with iodine solution and a regular star. If you are not a follower of folk remedies, take with you your proven drops or spray (Pinosol, Nazol, Sanorin, Otrivin, etc.);

for cough - thermopsis tablets. I recently discovered them myself when a friend from the Czech Republic asked me to bring them. They are called cough tablets. They are cheap and very effective. You can also take Mucaltin, Septefril or cough syrup (Gerbion, Flavamed).

Antipyretic drugs

In addition to colds, an increase in body temperature can occur due to sunstroke, toothache, poisoning and other diseases. In this regard, a traveler’s first aid kit should include an electronic thermometer and antipyretics (Paracetamol, Nimisil, Asecylsalicylic acid).

Medicines for motion sickness

If you get motion sickness on an airplane, bus, or ship, you need to have motion sickness pills with you. Avia-sea and Dramina have proven themselves well. Taking medications for motion sickness should be taken very seriously. You need to take them when your condition is very bad. I always take mints or chewing gum when traveling; they help a lot. Just in case, take a couple of bags with you. Don't eat a lot before your trip.

Antiallergic (antihistamine) drugs.

Even if you have never had allergies, it is better to take a package of Tavigil or Suprastin with you. Different climate, food, vegetation can provoke an allergic reaction. If you have been suffering from this disease for a long time, then you probably know what saves you. Don't forget to put proven medications in your first aid kit.

Painkillers

Anything can happen on vacation, for example, a toothache or headache. We will not suffer and endure hellish pain. Therefore, we will supplement our traveler’s first aid kit with painkillers. Any will do (ketanov, spasmalgon, pentalgin). Relieves pain from abdominal pain and menstruation No-shpa.

Help with injuries

No one is immune from cuts and injuries. Especially if you lead an active lifestyle while on vacation. Even with a long walk, you can rub a callus, so in our first aid kit we always put iodine, bandage, cotton wool, an antiseptic (Chlorhexedine or Hydrogen Peroxide), a bactericidal patch, as well as a wound-healing ointment (Rescuer, Boro Plus)

Help with burns

If your vacation is planned in hot countries, take care of funds for sunburn. Tourists often use Panthenol. Honestly, I'm not one of them. I use coconut or olive oil. Of course, it’s better not to injure your skin, apply safe tanning products, and stay out of the sun during peak hours.

For chronic diseases

If you constantly take medications, you should definitely put them in your first aid kit. Just in case, take more than you need for the vacation period. For those who are concerned about thrush or cystitis, grab proven suppositories or tablets.

Hygiene products

Near the sea or in the mountains, lips become chapped. They peel, turn red, and do not have a very attractive appearance. Hygienic lipstick can cope well with this problem when traveling. It is better to buy one with sun protection (SPF 15).

Due to climate change, this may change hormonal cycle, and your period may come earlier than usual. Of course, there will be no problems with buying pads, but you will need to get to a pharmacy or store. Take with you the products you use (pads, tampons).

I wear contact lenses, so I carry them with me all the time. I take a spare pair just in case I lose it.

I remind you that scissors and files must be put in your luggage. They cannot be carried in hand luggage. We talked about this in the article: List of necessary things for the trip.

It seems like I forgot nothing!? So, above we figured out what medications to take on vacation, and now - the list!

Our traveler's first aid kit (list)

So, our first aid kit consists of:

• Pancreatin
• Activated carbon
• Smecta
• Paracetamol, Asecylsalicylic acid, Nimisil
• Cough tablets with thermopsis
• Mukaltin
• Ketanov
• Vietnamese star (for a runny nose, reduces itching from mosquito bites)
• Iodine
• Peroxide or chlorhexedine
• Tavigil
• Bandage
• cotton wool
• Germicidal patch
• Wound healing ointment Boro-plus
• Thermometer
• Chapstick
• Coconut or olive oil (use after sunbathing)

The components may change and be supplemented depending on the country we are going to, the length of stay on vacation, the conditions of the vacation (mountains, sea), but basically our first aid kit for travel contains only the medications listed above.

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(NSAIDs). They block the inflammatory process at the site of injury, thereby reducing the severity of pain in the area of ​​injured tissue. At the same time, these drugs can reduce elevated body temperature ( that is, they also have an antipyretic effect).

However, it must be remembered that uncontrolled use of NSAIDs in large doses can lead to the development of serious complications ( in particular to gastrointestinal bleeding, infectious diseases and so on). That is why they should be used only in short courses, and if the symptoms of the disease ( pain, increased body temperature) do not go away, it is better to consult a doctor.

When traveling to the sea, you can take with you:

• Citramon. Available in the form of tablets, which should be taken orally 1 - 2 pieces 2 - 4 times a day, but no more than 4 tablets per day.
• Paracetamol. Has a pronounced antipyretic effect. Prescribed in tablet form or rectal suppositories. Single dose for adults – 500 mg, maximum daily dose– 1000 mg.
• Diclofenac. The drug of choice for bruises of soft tissues or joints. It can be used systemically ( take orally in the form of tablets 25–50 mg 2–3 times a day), and locally ( 2 - 3 grams of 1% or 5% gel should be applied to the skin in the area of ​​injury and rubbed in with light circular movements for 3 - 5 minutes).
• Nimesil. Has a pronounced analgesic effect. Administered orally in powder form ( 100 mg), which should be dissolved in 100 ml of warm boiled water. You can take the drug 2 times a day.

Antibiotics

From infections of the upper respiratory tract (for a cold) can be taken:

• Amoxiclav. This is a combined antibiotic with a wide spectrum of action ( effective against many different infectious agents). The drug is prescribed orally, 1 tablet 2-3 times a day ( depending on the severity of the infection).
• Cefuroxime. Antibiotic wide range action, which is prescribed to adults in the form of tablets of 250–500 mg 2 times a day. For children over 3 years of age, the drug is prescribed at 125–250 mg 2 times a day. For young children, the dose is calculated depending on body weight.
• Clarithromycin. Broad-spectrum antibiotic, effective for upper respiratory tract infections. Prescribed in the form of tablets of 250–1000 mg 2 times a day ( adults and children over 12 years old).

Cough and sore throat remedies

For coughs and sore throats you can use:

• Ambroxol. Stimulates mucus secretion in the respiratory tract, helping eliminate dry, painful cough. Children over 12 years of age and adults are prescribed in the form of tablets or syrup 2–3 times a day. Children from 5 to 12 years old should be given the drug 15 mg 2 times a day, and children under 5 years old - 7.5 mg 2 times a day.
• Septolete. A combined drug with an antiseptic effect ( destroys pathogenic bacteria). In addition, menthol and mint essential oil included in the drug reduce the severity of sore throat, and eucalyptus oil makes breathing easier. The drug is available in the form of round tablets, which should be slowly dissolved under the tongue. Adults and children over 12 years of age are prescribed 1 tablet every 2 to 3 hours ( but no more than 8 per day). Children from 4 to 12 years old are recommended to dissolve 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours.

Antiallergic drugs

Allergies can develop:

• when consuming exotic food products;
• after an insect bite;
• when inhaling plant pollen;
• upon contact with skin various substances and so on.

• Suprastin. Adults should take the drug in the form of tablets of 25 mg 1 to 4 times a day, and children over 6 years old should take 12.5 mg every 8 hours.
• Zyrtec. For children over 6 years of age and adults, the drug is prescribed in the form of tablets ( 10 mg 1 time per day) or drops ( 20 drops of the drug should be dissolved in 1 tablespoon of warm water and taken 1 time per day).
• Loratadine. For children over 2 years of age, the drug is prescribed orally in the form of tablets ( 5 mg 1 time per day), and for children over 12 years of age and adults – 10 mg 1 time per day.

Nasal drops/spray

For nasal congestion you can use:

• Spray otilin– 1 injection into each nasal passage 2 times a day.
• Xylometazoline drops– 2–3 drops in each nasal passage 3–4 times a day.
• Naphthyzin drops– 1 – 2 drops in each nasal passage 2 – 3 times a day.

Eye drops

• Antibacterial drops ( albucid). The drug destroys pathogenic microorganisms, thereby preventing the development of infection. With the development of conjunctivitis, as well as for its prevention ( if dirty water or sand gets into your eyes) 2-3 drops of the drug should be instilled into each conjunctival sac 4-6 times a day. A course of treatment ( without consulting a doctor) can last up to 3 days.
• Antiallergic drops ( opatanol). The drug blocks the development of allergic reactions in the mucous membrane of the eye, which eliminates symptoms allergic conjunctivitis (watery eyes, red eyes). It should be used 2 times a day, instilling 1 drop into each conjunctival sac.
• Vasoconstrictor drops ( Visine). This drug helps eliminate the symptoms of inflammation of the conjunctiva ( increased lacrimation, burning and stinging in the eyes, redness of the eyes) arising from infectious or allergic eye lesions. The drops should be used 2–3 times a day, placing 1–2 drops into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye. The effect after using the drug develops within 2 minutes and lasts for 6 to 8 hours.
• Anti-inflammatory drops ( dexamethasone). Prescribed to eliminate the symptoms of conjunctivitis in case of infectious, allergic or traumatic injury to the eye ( 1 - 2 drops of the drug should be instilled into each conjunctival sac 3 - 5 times a day for no more than 2 - 4 days). It is worth noting that if there are signs of purulent conjunctivitis ( that is, when pus appears in the eyes) the drug should be prescribed carefully and only after starting the use of antibacterial drops. Otherwise, rapid development is possible purulent infection and damage to the deeper structures of the eye. Also, while using the drug, do not allow direct sunlight to enter the eyes, as this can lead to damage to the intraocular structures. To prevent this, it is recommended to take sunglasses with you to the beach.

Anti-nausea medications ( from motion sickness)

To combat motion sickness you can use:

• Vertigohel. A combined drug that prevents the development of dizziness and nausea during stay on a sea vessel. For preventive purposes, you can start taking it orally ( 1 tablet every 15 minutes) 1 hour before the start of the boat trip. If after this nausea still appears, the drug can be taken in the same dosage for another 1 hour.
• Dramamine. An antiemetic drug that is prescribed to children over 1 year of age orally in the form of tablets of 25 mg 2 - 3 times a day. For the prevention and treatment of motion sickness, adults should take 50–100 mg of the drug 4–6 times a day.
• Aeron. An antiemetic drug that also has a moderate sedative effect. For preventive purposes, 1–2 tablets of the drug should be taken 30–60 minutes before departure. If necessary, a repeat dose can be taken no earlier than after 6 hours.

Diarrhea medications ( diarrhea)

To eliminate diarrhea, you can take the drug loperamide ( lopedium, imodium, diara). It inhibits the motility of the gastrointestinal tract, thereby slowing down the process of movement of intestinal contents. For acute onset diarrhea, an adult should take 4 mg of the drug ( in tablet form). After each attack of diarrhea, another 2 mg of loperamide should be taken, but the maximum daily dose should not exceed 16 mg. For children over 6 years of age, the drug is prescribed 2 mg 3 times a day.

At the same time, it is worth remembering that long-term use of medications for diarrhea can lead to the development of serious complications. The fact is that in case of food poisoning, during diarrhea, infectious agents and their toxins are released with feces, which helps cleanse the body. The use of antidiarrheals can slow down this process, which will facilitate the absorption of toxins into the blood and damage to internal organs.

Activated carbon

For therapeutic purposes, the drug should be taken orally in the form of tablets or capsules, 250–1000 mg per dose. If an attack of vomiting occurs after taking the medication, charcoal should be taken again in the same dose. If there is no vomiting, the drug should be taken 3 to 5 times a day for 1 day.

Medicines for stomach pain

To stop this pain syndrome You can use drugs from the group of antispasmodics. They disrupt the process of contraction of the muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, thereby preventing the occurrence of spasms and reducing the severity of pain.

For stomach pain you can take:

• Drotaverine ( but-shpu). Children over 6 years old should take 1 tablet ( 40 mg) 1 – 2 times a day, and for adults – 1 – 2 tablets 3 times a day.
• Papaverine. The drug is available in the form of suppositories, each containing 20 mg active substance. To eliminate abdominal pain, 1 suppository should be inserted into the anus 3 times a day ( every 8 hours).

Wound treatment products

To treat wounds you need to have with you:

• Sterile bandage. It can be used to wipe a wound, apply a bandage to it, or bandage an injured part of the body. This will prevent infection from entering the wound and will also help stop bleeding ( if there is one).
• Sterile patch. It can be used to protect small damaged areas of skin from infection ( after appropriate processing).
• Hydrogen peroxide 3%. This is an antiseptic used to treat wound surfaces. When applied to a wound, hydrogen peroxide destroys almost all pathogenic microorganisms that have entered there, and also helps stop bleeding. For the most pronounced effect, the wound surface must first be rinsed with clean water, removing large particles of dirt, and then poured over it with hydrogen peroxide. A white foam forms on the surface of the wound, but no painful sensations a person will not experience it. If bleeding continues, peroxide can be applied to the wound several times at intervals of 20 to 30 seconds.
• Iodine. Can be used as a disinfectant for minor superficial skin lesions ( for scratches, abrasions). To do this, you need to moisten a bandage or cotton swab in a 5% alcohol solution of iodine, and then run it over the damaged skin several times. Apply a sterile bandage or seal it with a plaster on top of the treated wound.

Sunscreens

It is worth noting that good sunscreens do not block the effects of ultraviolet rays by 100%, but only by 95 - 98%. This means that even with regular use, staying on the beach will allow you to get a certain tan, but the risk of developing burns or skin damage will be minimal.

Remedies for burns

Insect repellents

Ammonia

Pin

It is important to remember that pin pricks can lead to tissue infection, and inserting a needle too deeply can cause nerve damage or damage. blood vessels. That is why this procedure should be performed with extreme caution, and if it is ineffective ( after 1 – 2 attempts) you should use other methods of combating cramps ( massage your leg, place it in warm water, and so on).

Cooling pack

First aid kit at sea with a child

If a family goes on a trip to the sea with a child, they also need to take with them all the medications listed above ( antipyretics, painkillers and so on). However, it is important to take into account the child’s age and weight, depending on which the dosage of most medications is calculated ( mg/kg, that is, milligrams per kilogram of body weight). It is best to stock up on medications whose dosage is designed for children. It is not recommended to give children halves or quarters of tablets intended for adults, as the accuracy of the dosage may be impaired. This may lead to the development of adverse reactions ( in case of overdose) or to the absence of what was expected therapeutic effect (if too low a dose is prescribed).

In addition to the medications and devices listed above, when traveling to the sea with a child, you need to take in your first aid kit some other items that may be needed to help your baby.

When going to the sea with a child, it is recommended to have with you:

• Digital Thermometer. The advantage of an electronic thermometer over a mercury thermometer is that it can measure body temperature in a few seconds ( To do this, simply place the measuring element under the child’s tongue), while a mercury glass thermometer should be held in the armpit area for 5 - 7 minutes. This can be quite problematic, especially in the case of small children who cannot remain still for long periods of time.
• Pipette. A pipette can be useful for placing anti-inflammatory or antibacterial drops into your child's eyes, nose, or ears ( if the container with the medicine does not have a special dispenser installed for children).
• Cotton buds. May be needed to clean the nasal passages or external ear canals in children if water gets in there.
• Tweezers. May be needed to remove foreign bodies ( pebbles, shells, etc.) from the baby's nasal passages or ears. It is important to note that if you fail to remove a foreign body on the first attempt, you should not try to remove it yourself in the future, as this can lead to damage to the eardrum or nasal mucosa and the development of bleeding. In such cases, it is recommended to contact the nearest medical center.
• Remedies for skin rash. Diaper rash is an infectious skin lesion in the area of ​​skin folds ( gluteal, axillary, inguinal), which develops with increased sweating and impaired skin ventilation. This can be observed if you swaddle a child and take him with you to the sea on a hot day ( what is not recommended to do). However, to prevent the development of diaper rash, you can use special baby creams ( sanosan, drapolene and others), with which you need to lubricate the areas of skin folds 1 – 2 times a day.
• Regidron. This drug contains a set of electrolytes necessary for the body. Electrolyte losses may be due to poisoning ( they are lost from the body along with vomit and diarrhea), long games in the sun ( electrolytes are lost through baby's sweat) and so on. An adult can tolerate the resulting changes in the electrolyte composition of the blood for a longer time, while a child can very quickly develop dysfunctions of the central nervous system, cardiovascular system and other organs. To replenish electrolyte reserves, 1 sachet of rehydron powder should be dissolved in warm boiled water and given to the child to drink 1 tablespoon every 10 to 15 minutes.

First aid kit at sea for pregnant women

A pregnant woman on vacation may need:

• Thermometer– for timely detection of infectious and other diseases accompanied by an increase in body temperature.
• Sun cream– to protect the skin and the entire body from negative impact solar radiation.
• Sterile or wet ( alcohol) napkins– for hygienic purposes.
• Wound treatment products– alcohol solution of iodine, 3% hydrogen peroxide, bandage, and so on.
• Remedies for insect bites– the development of allergic reactions during pregnancy is extremely undesirable.

Composition of a first aid kit for various injuries at sea

Heatstroke or sunstroke

To assist a heatstroke victim, your first aid kit should contain:

• Ammonia. If a person has lost consciousness, it is necessary to open a container of alcohol, apply a few drops to a bandage folded in several layers and bring it to the victim’s nose. This will stimulate his central nervous system and bring him to his senses.
• Towel or gauze ( bandage) bandage. A bandage folded in several layers can be soaked in cold water and applied to the victim’s forehead, which will cool the brain. In addition, bandages soaked in cold water can be applied to the wrists and shins, which will also help cool the body.
• Cooling pack. If available, it can also be applied to the patient's head to cool the body.
• Regidron. In most cases, before heat stroke develops, the patient will sweat profusely, during which the body loses fluid and electrolytes ( predominantly sodium). That is why, after moving a patient from a hot place to a cool room, he should start taking a fluid containing all the necessary substances as soon as possible. necessary for the body electrolytes.

Injuries

To help a victim with an injury, the first aid kit should contain:

• Ammonia. May be necessary to bring the victim to his senses ( if after receiving an injury he lost consciousness).
• Wound treatment kit ( bandage, 3% hydrogen peroxide or alcohol solution of iodine, plaster, scissors). Any injuries accompanied by a violation of the integrity of the skin must be treated accordingly. To do this, you need to remove clothing from the surface of the injured area of ​​skin ( or cut it with scissors if you can’t remove it). If there is dirt in the wound ( sand, silt), it should be washed with clean water, and only then treated disinfectant (pour hydrogen peroxide or wipe with a cotton swab dipped in an alcohol solution of iodine). After treating the wound, a sterile bandage should be applied to it. If the wound is small ( abrasion, scratch), after processing it can be sealed with a sterile plaster.
• Painkillers. Fractures, sprains, dislocations and extensive skin damage are always accompanied by severe pain. To eliminate pain, as well as reduce the severity of inflammation and swelling of the affected tissues, the patient should be given one of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to drink ( for example, nimesil). If the injury is not accompanied by damage to the skin, apply to the affected area ( bruised knee, sprained ligaments, etc.) you can apply pain-relieving ointment or gel ( for example, diclofenac), which will enhance the severity of the analgesic effect. At the same time, it is worth noting that in case of severe injuries ( for example, with fractures) the analgesic effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs will not be enough ( in this case, you need to call an ambulance, whose doctors will be able to prescribe stronger painkillers to the patient).
• Cooling pack. Applying cold to damaged tissues reduces the sensitivity of pain nerve endings, as a result of which the severity of pain decreases.
• Antibacterial drug. Antibiotics may be needed for wounds in which the integrity of the skin has been damaged ( for paresis, abrasions, open fractures and so on), since this increases the risk of infection in the body. It is not necessary to take an antibiotic immediately after an injury, but their prophylactic use ( for at least 3 days) it is recommended to start on the same day the injury occurred.
• Elastic bandage. May be needed for sprains or dislocations of joints, when it is necessary to fix the damaged limb, and can also be used to stop bleeding ( if you press it on the shoulder or thigh above the bleeding vessel).

Drowning

The first thing to do is to clean the victim’s mouth, which, in addition to water, may contain algae or other foreign bodies. To do this, you can wrap several layers of bandage around 2 fingers, and then use them to inspect oral cavity. Further rescue measures are aimed at removing water from the victim’s respiratory tract ( for this, the patient needs to be placed with his stomach on the rescuer’s knee, tilt his torso down and pat him on the back several times). After this, if the person is not breathing, artificial ventilation of the lungs should be started using the mouth-to-mouth method. To do this, you may need a bandage from the first aid kit, which should be folded in several layers and applied to the patient’s mouth. This is necessary in order to protect the rescuer, who may become infected with any infections while performing artificial ventilation. At the same time with artificial respiration should be done indoor massage hearts, rhythmically pressing on the middle chest (provided that the victim has no pulse).

Jellyfish sting

To assist a victim of a jellyfish sting, the first aid kit should contain:

• Bandages or cotton swabs. The first thing to do after a jellyfish sting is to get ashore and as soon as possible clean the affected skin, on which microscopic tentacles or toxic substances may remain. To do this, soak a cotton swab or a bandage folded in several layers in cold salt water and wipe the skin with it several times. It is strictly forbidden to wash the affected area with bare hands, as tentacles and toxic substances can get on the skin of your fingers and cause new burns.
• Sterile dressing. After treating the affected area of ​​skin, apply a sterile bandage or cover it with a sterile plaster ( if the bite area is small), and then go to the nearest medical center or clinic to consult a doctor.
• Antiallergic drugs. After a jellyfish sting, foreign toxic substances enter the body, which can lead to the development of an allergic reaction. To prevent this, as well as to reduce the severity of redness and skin itching in the bite area, you should take an antiallergic drug ( for example, 1 tablet of suprastin). Further treatment should be agreed with a specialist.
• Painkillers. The optimal solution would be to use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( nimesil, diclofenac). They will not only reduce the severity of pain, but also eliminate the inflammatory reaction and swelling of tissues in the affected area, promoting speedy recovery. You can also apply a hormonal anti-inflammatory ointment to the affected area ( for example, hydrocortisone).

How to pack a first aid kit for the beach?

• 2 tablets of painkiller/fever reducer. Of course, if your body temperature rises, it is recommended to leave the beach as soon as possible and go home. At the same time, endure headaches ( which often accompany fever) is not at all necessary. To do this, you can immediately take 1 tablet of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, which will eliminate headache within 20 - 30 minutes.
• 2 tablets of an antiallergic drug. An allergic reaction can develop after eating any food, as well as after an insect bite, jellyfish, and so on. The sooner a person takes an antiallergic drug, the faster the allergy symptoms will go away ( rash, itchy skin) and the less likely there will be complications to develop.
• Nasal drops/spray. It is necessary to take it with you if you are prone to nasal congestion, and also if a child is going to the sea and plans to swim ( when salty sea water gets into the nose, swelling of the mucous membrane may develop, which will be accompanied by nasal congestion).
• Antiemetic ( from motion sickness). It is necessary to take it with you if you are planning a boat trip ( on a ship, boat, etc.).
• 2 anti-diarrhea tablets. Sudden onset of diarrhea can create difficulties when returning home. After taking loperamide, diarrhea will stop within 20 - 40 minutes, and the positive effect of the drug will persist for 4 - 6 hours, which will allow the person to get home and start specific treatment the underlying disease that caused the diarrhea.
• A set of wound treatment products. A person can get injured at the most unexpected moment, especially when swimming near stones or rocks. That's why you need to have everything you need with you primary processing wounds and stop bleeding ( at least 1 sterile bandage, 100 ml of hydrogen peroxide or alcohol solution of iodine, plaster, elastic bandage).
• Sunscreen. It is necessary to take it with you if a person goes to the beach from 10 to 17 hours, when the intensity of solar radiation is maximum.
• 50 ml ammonia in an airtight container. Alcohol is necessary to help a person who has lost consciousness.
• 1 pin. May be useful if you develop cramps or muscle spasms in the legs.
• Digital Thermometer. Necessary if a young child is going to the beach ( up to 3 – 4 years). An increase in body temperature in such children must be detected and eliminated in a timely manner, as otherwise severe complications may develop ( for example, seizures).
• Minimum 1 cold pack. May be needed when heatstroke, sunstroke or injury.

When asked what time of the year is the most pleasant and long-awaited, many will jokingly answer - vacation. People wait for these happy days all year and plan to spend it with benefit for themselves and their family. Some people use this month to repair or resolve long-planned issues, but we will not talk about them, but about those who want to spend their legal holiday abroad, on the sea coast or enjoy the silence in the village. And one of the most important tasks for such travelers is the question of what medications to take on vacation so that illness does not disrupt plans and allows you to enjoy your vacation. Of course, it is impossible to foresee everything, but it is approximately possible to complete a basic set of medicines that can help in various unforeseen situations.

Where to start collecting a first aid kit for the road?

The first thing you should decide on when getting ready to travel is what medications you have in your home medicine cabinet and which ones should be purchased. To do this, you need to carefully study the expiration dates of available medications and take only those that are good for more than a month. The rest will need to be purchased at the pharmacy. As for the quantity of a particular drug, it is better to take it in reserve.

In addition, you will need to think about what to take the set of medicines with on vacation, since the packaging should not only be convenient and compact, but also protect the contents from the sun, wetness and mechanical damage.

If one of the family members suffers from a chronic disease and needs constant therapy, such medications should be given first. But as for the rest, you need to provide for all unforeseen situations and take one drug at a time to treat the most common diseases.

Remedies for motion sickness

If you plan to travel long distances using various types of transport, it would be useful to include in the list of medications needed on vacation such drugs as Dramina and Aviamore for motion sickness. These medications will help you cope better with the journey and relieve you from unnecessary discomfort during boat trips and excursions. Therefore, it is better to take them with a reserve, even if there have been no previous complaints of motion sickness.

Antiallergic drugs

A sharp change in climate and other foods are a strong stress for the body, which can “respond” with an allergic reaction: exacerbation of a runny nose, skin itching or hives. You can easily get rid of these ailments with the help of the drugs Zyrtec, Claritin, Telfast, Fenistil, Suprastin or Zodak. Any of these medications can quickly cope with an allergic reaction that can ruin your entire vacation. In addition, you need to put the drug “Vizin” or “Albucid” in your travel first aid kit, in case an allergic reaction causes eye inflammation and tearing. The properties of these drugs are identical, the only fundamental difference is the price. The cost of Albucid is 6-7 times less than the imported Vizin, so everyone can choose which medications to put in their travel first aid kit on vacation abroad or at sea, depending on their financial capabilities.

It is important to know when using antiallergic drugs: many of them cannot be combined with alcohol and cause drowsiness, as well as inhibition of reactions. If on vacation there may be a need to manage vehicle, preference should be given to new generation drugs that do not cause adverse reactions.

Painkillers

A long journey, a change in climatic conditions and many other factors can cause headaches and muscle pain in a new environment. Therefore, another necessary medication that you should definitely take on vacation is painkillers. The list of these medications is very large, but you should only choose one or two items. There is no need to experiment and buy expensive new drugs; it will be enough to put “Spazmalgon”, “Ibuprofen” or “Baralgin” tablets in the first aid kit. Any of these medications will cope with pain no worse than expensive ones imported analogues. If you decide to take stronger painkillers with you, you should not spend money on expensive Ketanov, you can buy more cheap generic"Ketalong".

Gastrointestinal

Unusual food and water, changes in climatic conditions can have a bad effect on the functions of the gastrointestinal tract, and this is not the most best alternative rest. Therefore, it is better to stock up on products that will not only stop diarrhea and vomiting, but also improve the functioning of the digestive tract. Therefore, you will need to think carefully about which medications to take on vacation.

The first thing on this list that should be put in a travel first aid kit is enterosorbents and antidiarrheals, such as Enterosgel, Activated Carbon, Smecta, Immodium or Loperamide. As a rule, the effect of taking these medications can be felt within a couple of hours, but if the desired recovery does not occur within three days of treatment, you should definitely consult a doctor.

Often vacationers, due to a change in diet, complain of heartburn, heaviness in the stomach and even nausea, so it would be safer to take with you the products “Rennie”, “Gastal”, “Pancreatin” or “Mezim Forte”, “Motilak” and “Cerucal” .

But what medications should you take on vacation so that food poisoning does not cause an unplanned premature return home? The answer to the question is simple: you should stock up on a sufficient amount of such products as Regidron, Bifiform, Enterol and Ersefuril. It is especially important to take these medications on vacation at the seaside, since there are many temptations to purchase low-quality food products on the beach. Of course, in such situations it is better to seek professional help. medical care, but if this is not possible, you can remove toxins from the body yourself.

If intestinal motility worsens in a new environment, the drugs Forlax, Laxigal or Gutalax will help. You can decide which tool to choose yourself, the main thing is that each of them can solve the problem.

Cold and antiviral drugs

It’s quite easy to catch a cold even in the summer at home, let alone such a possibility in a different climate. Therefore, to treat colds and acute respiratory viral infections, you should also take several medications.

And in the first place in this point are the antipyretic medications “Panadol”, “Efferalgan”, “Nurofen” or “Paracetamol”, which, in addition to their main function, also eliminate muscle and joint pain.

As a rule, a cold is accompanied by a runny nose, so be sure to take one of the remedies, such as Otrivin, Xymelin or Rinostop. These medications are not recommended, so you can take any other nasal drops for a runny nose that are in your home medicine cabinet.

But lozenges “Strepfen”, “Septolete plus” and others from this group will cope with a sore throat. You can also supplement this anti-cold medication kit with Ingalipt or Hexoral aerosol.

To treat a cough, it is better to take a personally tested effective remedy, selected taking into account the individual tolerance of the components. In order not to be afraid of acute respiratory viral infections and colds on vacation, the travel first aid kit should be fully equipped antiviral drug"Groprinazin" or any other.

Antiherpetic drugs

Often, with sudden changes in climatic conditions, herpetic rashes appear. This virus is known as one of the most insidious, as it can live in the human body for many years without any manifestations and strike at the most unexpected moment. In order not to become a victim of such treachery, the first aid kit should contain medications for holidays, the list of which is not limited to antiherpes ointments. There should also be drugs for recovery immune system. In other words, in addition to the medications “Acyclovir” or “Zovirax”, you need to take with you the tablets “Amiksin”, “Arbidol” or oral drops “Immunal”. Only like this complex therapy will allow you to quickly get rid of painful rashes.

Sedatives

Many people wonder why doctors recommend taking sedative medications on a trip. But only until they themselves experience sleep disturbances while on vacation. Emotions, a long journey, a change in climate zone and other factors can affect a person’s psychological health, and how the body reacts - with irritability or disruption of biological vital processes - depends on the individuality of each person. Avoid such stressful situations and to fully enjoy your vacation, the drugs “Novopassit”, “Valerian”, “Persen” or motherwort tincture will help.

External antiseptics and dressings

When looking for an answer to the question of what essential medications you may need while on vacation, you should not forget about the simplest injuries and bruises. This can happen to anyone, so the travel first aid kit should contain, in addition to bandages, bactericidal plasters and cotton swabs, also hydrogen peroxide, brilliant green or iodine. It is worth noting that the last two products are produced not only in the form of a solution, but also in the form of pencils, which are convenient to take on the road. These medications can quickly treat an abrasion or wound, and then apply a sterile bandage, preventing germs from entering the body.

By prudently stocking your first aid kit with Finalgon ointment or Fastum-gel, you can, if necessary, cope with bruises and sprains. It is especially important to take these medications in sufficient quantities if you are planning a vacation in the mountains or an active recreational program.

Remedies for tired legs and swelling

Having stocked a sealed first aid kit with the basic medications for vacation, the list of these medications should be supplemented with products such as Ginkor Gel or Gelenven. After all, if you have long walks and excursions on vacation, they will be able to relieve tired legs and allow you to enjoy a new atmosphere.

What can't you live without at sea?

If you are planning a long-awaited vacation at sea, it is simply impossible to do without means that protect against ultraviolet radiation. These sunscreens will allow you to stay in the sun for a long time without harming your health. However, you should not think that by using one of these means, even with the most high factor protection (SPF), you can spend time in the sun from morning to evening. This can cause heat stroke.

If sunscreen was not used and the skin is burned, Panthenol or Soventol can help. These medications must be taken on vacation at sea, even if there have been no such problems before. They are especially relevant for those vacationers who travel to a country with a different climate.

Products to combat insects and their bites

In order not to treat insect bites that are accompanied by unpleasant itching, you should definitely put repellents in your first aid kit. It is better to take the products that you have already used before to prevent an allergic reaction. If you purchase products that have not yet been tested on your own skin, it is better to conduct such an experiment at home before the trip. To do this, simply apply the new repellent to the skin. inside hands and check the reaction after a while. If no visible irritation appears on the treated area, the product can be safely sent to the travel first aid kit.

However, it is worth remembering that even the best quality repellent cannot completely protect against insects, therefore, when considering which medications to take on vacation, you should not forget about those that will relieve the consequences of bites from these annoying creatures. To do this, it is better to stock up on the medicine “Fenistil” or “Soventol”. Any of them will get rid of unpleasant itching and reduce visible signs on the skin.

What medications should I take on vacation for my child?

The principle of completing a first aid kit for a child is practically no different from a similar process for an adult, since the list of medications for a child on vacation can be compiled in accordance with your own. The only thing that needs to be taken into account is that the form of the medication must be suitable for the age of the young traveler. So, to relieve fever you can take baby syrup“Nurofen”, “Efferalgan” or “Panadol” or the same medications in suppositories. If you are planning a trip to the sea, you should definitely take sunscreen for babies with a UV factor of more than 30.

Other medications for holidays with children can be selected so that all family members can be treated with one medicine. This will not only reduce the cost of packing a travel first aid kit, but will also significantly save the amount of luggage.

Rules for transporting medicines abroad

If you are planning to go on vacation abroad, the list of medications should be compiled more carefully. Indeed, in another country, some medications that are “everyday” for us may be prohibited. Before deciding which medications to take on vacation, you should carefully study the annotations for each of them. It is this insert that contains information about whether a prescription is required to purchase the product.

If purchasing a medication does not require a document from a doctor, then worry about possible problems with customs control not worth it. Otherwise, you will need to take the originals or copies of the recipes with you on the road. In addition, when filling out the customs declaration, the names of such drugs must be indicated. Only in this case can you easily reach your destination with a fully equipped travel first aid kit.

In order for your vacation days to pass carefree, you should not refuse insurance. Of course, it is not as cheap as you would like, but it will allow you to use qualified medical care if necessary.