Travel pharmacy ready for departure? Check!
On vacation? Being well prepared is wise.
That's why: is your travel pharmacy still in order? Will it be beach or hiking? The tropics? Or our own Wadden Islands perhaps? If you're going with children or the elderly, or you're pregnant, make sure your medical preparation is in order. We'll give you a hand with a checklist.
Before you "pack" 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 DEET 30% (for pregnant women and small children apply concentrations up to 20%)
- 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 sleeping and tranquilizers, such as oxazepam and temazepam)
- Alergy medication
- A remedy for diarrhea
- A remedy for heartburn
- Medication against travel sickness
- Medication against 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 gauze, 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
Please remember:
- Safety jacket
- Tissue box
This is mandatory in some countries. Download the checklist at the bottom of this page. Handy!
BRON: self-care.com and apotheek.com