A simple but adequate medical kit can be very useful while travelling. The following items are recommended: Aspirin or Panadol – for pain or fever; Antihistamine – as a decongestant for colds, allergies and to help prevent motion sickness; Antibiotics – useful if travelling off beaten track but they must be prescribed; Kaolin preparation (Pepto-Bismol), Imodium or Lomotil – for stomach upsets; Rehydration mixture – for treatment of severe diarrhea; Antiseptic, mercurochrome and antibiotic powder or similar ‘dry’ spray – for cuts and grazes.

 

Other things to be included are:

Calamine lotion to ease irritation from bites or stings, bandages and band aids for minor injuries, scissors, tweezers, thermometer, insect repellent, sun block lotion, chopsticks, water-purification tablets, throat lozenges (Strepsils), moleskin, Sulamyd 10% eye drops, Acetaminophen (Paracetamol, Antacid tablets).