Travel Advice

Are you going on a trip?

You're going on a trip? That sounds good! Don't forget to bring a medication history? And let us advise you on vaccinations.

7 important tips!

Take your medication history with you!
Are you using a medication that falls under the Opium Act? For example strong painkillers, sleeping pills, tranquilizers or medications against ADHD? Then the medication summary from the pharmacy is not sufficient. You will need a special declaration from customs. We are happy to check whether your medication falls under the Opium Act. You can also check yourself whether your medication is on the list. More information can be found here.
Take enough medication with you for the travel period and the week after. Order them on time from your pharmacy, at least five days before departure.
Check the expiration date of your medications before you travel.
Some medications make you more sensitive to sunlight. This is true of some antibiotics, for example. Read here which medications are involved and how to protect yourself. In any case, be careful of sunlight when using the drugs adapalene, tacrolimus and isotretinoin and the antibiotics doxycycline and sulfadiazine. With these drugs, the label usually says, "Avoid bright sun and UV light on skin."
Maybe you have medications that need to be kept refrigerated. Ask us for advice.
For other tips such as use of the birth control pill and, for example, protection against mosquitoes, click here.

Vaccinations

Do you need a vaccination against hepatitis or tablets against malaria? Make an appointment in time with your doctor, pharmacist or with the GGD. Malaria pills sometimes need to be taken three weeks before you travel. Vaccinations should also be taken on time. Make your choice here:

You are taking a short trip and have had the standard vaccinations from the childhood vaccination program. You are also not taking any special risks during the trip.
In that case, go to your family doctor, pharmacist or the GGD at least five weeks in advance.
Are you going to travel for more than three months and have not been vaccinated before? If so, make an appointment with the GGD at least seven months before departure.

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Checklist

Make sure your travel pharmacy is in order! Below you will find a checklist. Take it with you to the pharmacy; we'll be happy to help you put together your travel pharmacy.

Insect repellent, preferably containing DEET 30% (for pregnant women and small children, concentrations up to 20% apply)
Children's nose and ear drops
Children's paracetamol
Feverslip cream
Laxative
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 medicines that fall under the Opium Act (for example, medicines for ADHD, such as methylphenidate (Ritalin) or sleeping and tranquilizers, such as oxazepam and temazepam)
Alergy medication
A remedy for diarrhea
A remedy for heartburn
A remedy for travel sickness
A remedy for skin conditions or anti-itch, 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
Painkillers
Plasters, tape, sterile gauzes, bandages, cotton wool, bandages and corn plasters
Pump for sucking out venom, for example, from a wasp sting
Scissors, tweezers, needle, safety pins
Thermometer
Tongue forceps
Wound disinfectant
Sun protection products and aftersun