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The Ultimate Travel Medication List

Almost 50% of international travellers will develop some sort of medical problem while they are away. A well packed medical kit is a vital part of every travellers’ luggage.

The Ultimate Travel Medication List

Almost 50% of international travellers will develop some sort of medical problem while they are away. A well packed medical kit is a vital part of every travellers’ luggage.

This checklist is a guide to things you may need in your medical kit when travelling. It should be modified depending on your destination, length of travel and activities planned. Some careful planning and packing before your trip can avoid any wasted time or inconvenience while you're away. 

Medicine

Examples

What to Use it for

  1. 1.    Analgesic

Paracetamol (Panadol)

 

Pain, fever
  1. 2.    Non- Steroidal Anti Inflammatory

Ibuprofen (Nurofen), diclofenac (Voltaren)

Pain, fever, muscle strains, ear aches
  1. 3.    Antihistamine

Loratadine (Claratyne), Dexchlorpheniramine (Polaramine)

Insect bites, hay fever, allergic reactions
  1. 4.    Anti-Diarrhoeal

Loperamide (Imodium)

Diarrhoea, food poisoning

 
  1. 5.    Oral Rehydration Salts

Gastrolyte,Hydralye

For food poisoning, fever, sun stroke, dehydration
  1. 6.    Antacid

Mylanta, Gaviscon

Heartburn
  1. 7.    Anti -Motion sickness tablets

Travelcalm

Travel sickness, nausea
  1. 8.    Decongestant tablet

Sudafed

Stuffy sinuses on plane, runny noses
  1. 9.    Throat Lozenges

Strepsils

Sore throats
  1. 10.  Lubricant eye drops

Refresh tears

Dry, sore eyes on long flights
  1. 11.  Antiseptic/anti-itch cream

Medi quattro cream

Insect bites, cuts, burns itchy skin
  1. 12.  Multivitamin

Centrum, Blackmores multivitamin

Boosts vitamin levels when not eating well.
  1. 13.  Sting Relief solution

Stingose

Mosquito bites, Insect bee/wasp/plant stings, sea lice
  1. 14.  Antiseptic solution

Betadine

Keep cuts and abrasions clean

 

Other items that could be considered include

  • Band-Aids
  • Blister pads
  • Crepe Bandage
  • Insect Repellent
  • Sunscreen
  • Ear plugs
  • Hand sanitiser

Don’t forget your regular prescription medicines, which should be kept in their original containers with clear labels and carried in your hand luggage when travelling. A letter from your doctor stating the names of the medicines, the dose and that they are for your personal use, is also a good idea, as some countries may not let visitors bring in certain medicines. You may wish to check first with the embassy or consulate in Australia, before you go or with The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in Australia, which has information on travelling with medicines.

At Chemsave we have all your medical travel needs on hand as well as smart advice. Check with your doctor or Chemsave Pharmacist for advice if you aren't sure what you may need to keep your travels safe and healthy.

 

References:

https://smartraveller.gov.au/guide/all-travellers/health/Pages/medicine.aspx

https://www.thetraveldoctor.com.au/travellers_medical_kit/

https://www.mydr.com.au/travel-health/travel-medical-kit-checklist

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