Travel pharmacy
Checklist
Maintenance medication
Take a large supply of your maintenance medication and contraceptive pills with you and distribute them in different places.
Malaria prevention
Discuss with your doctor whether malaria tablets are recommended.
Diarrhoea prevention and treatment
- Water disinfectant
- Stopper such as loperamide OR Tiorfix ®
- ORS
- Discuss with your doctor whether an emergency antibiotic treatment (azithromycin) is recommended for you.
Insects and ticks
- Insect repellent
- Tick forceps, tweezers
Skin care
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- Disinfectant (iso-Betadine or chlorhexidine)
- Cortisone ointment
- Tick forceps, tweezers
Other travel medicines
- Antifungal agent (vaginal, skin)
- Antihistamine
- Decongestant nasal spray and/or tablets
- Laxative
- Medication for travel sickness
- Painkiller (paracetamol)
- Vomiting remedy
Thrombosis prevention
- Support stockings: in case of increased thrombosis risk
- Blood thinner: on doctor's advice
Altitude sickness
Acetazolamide if you will be staying at a height of over 3000 meters
Also think about
- Digital thermometer
- Bandage material
- Condoms
- Good sunglasses
- Spare glasses if you wear glasses or contact lenses
- Masque