The Germans are still world champions in traveling. But many forget to re-stock their first-aid kit. Consequence: most Germans are only inadequately armed against diseases on vacation. Before you start a trip, you should check your first-aid kit.
Clarify in good time before departure:
- Are your existing medicines expired?
- Have you already obtained medications that you need to take regularly in sufficient quantities?
- Have you inquired whether you need to take special measures for the destination? (eg malaria prevention or certain vaccinations?) Ask your pharmacist!
- Do you have sunscreen in sufficient quantity? It is calculated for an adult 20 ml of sunscreen per day, for a child 10 ml. A sunburn can spoil your beautiful vacations quite nicely!
Even if medicines are often cheaper in the country of travel, rather get them at home before starting your trip. Before you take unknown drugs that can have dangers and side effects on your health, get timely advice at your pharmacy and refresh your travel pharmacy.
Here’s a list of medicines that are essential to take on your trip:
- Painkillers
- Remedy for insect bites, jellyfish, itching and sunburn.
- Sunscreen
- A means for wound disinfection
- Eye drops against conjunctivitis
- Tablets against diarrhea
- For bandaging: Plaster, gauze bandage, elastic bandage, a steep disposable syringe with needle.
- Clinical thermometer, tweezers, scissors
Recommended medications for on the go:
- Remedies for motion sickness and nausea
- Vitamins and mineral tablets
- Remedies for stomach problems
- Ointment against sports injuries
- Remedy against constipation
- Nose drops
Please also note the following:
- Always take your first-aid kit and medicines in your hand luggage
- Store travel pharmacy as cool as possible and avoid direct sunlight
- Do not bathe in tropical waters
- No unprotected intimate contact
- Chronically ill must take their pills with them (possibly consider time difference when taking!).
