Travel Pharmacy

On vacation? It makes sense to be well prepared. Therefore: is your travel pharmacy still in order? Will it be beach or hiking? The tropics? Or perhaps our own Wadden Islands? If you are traveling with children or the elderly, or you are pregnant, make sure your medical preparation is in order. We'll give you a hand with a checklist.

Check in advance!

Before "packing" your travel pharmacy, make sure you don't store medications in places that are too hot or too cold. Suppositories can melt in the car in the sun. The effect of some medications may be diminished. The cooler can be too cold. So check the package insert beforehand!

Checklist

Insect repellent, preferably containing the substance DEET 30% (for pregnant women and small children, concentrations of up to 20% apply)
Children's nose and ear drops
Children's paracetamol
Feverslip cream
Laxative
Malaria prophylaxis (when visiting malaria area)
Medicines on doctor's prescription, including contraceptives or other drugs you use regularly
Medicine passport and possibly. Schengen statement for medications that fall under the Opium Act (for example, medications for ADHD, such as methylphenidate (Ritalin) or sleep and sedatives, such as oxazepam and temazepam)
Medication against allergy
Medication against diarrhea
Medication against heartburn
Medication against travel sickness
Medication against skin conditions or anti-itching, for example after an insect bite
Nose and ear drops for adults
O.R.S. (Oral Rehydration Salts) a dietary supplement containing a mixture of salts and glucose
Pain-relievers
Plasters, tape, sterile gauzes, bandages, cotton wool, bandages and corn plasters
Pump for sucking out venom, such as from a wasp sting
Scissors, tweezers, needle, safety pins
Thermometer
Tongue forceps
Wound disinfectant
Sun protection products and aftersun