POSSIBLE CONTENTS FOR A TRAVEL FIRST-AID KIT/MEDICAL SUPPLIES

• Paracetamol/ibuprofen or other analgesic.
• Bandages, adhesive tape, gauze/wound dressings.
• Scissors, safety pins, tweezers, pen-knife.
• Diarrhoea treatment (adults only).
• Oral rehydration preparation.
• Sunscreen - high protection factor (e.g. x 25).
• Antihistamine (cream and/or tablets).
• Water purification tablets/equipment.
• Emergency dental kit.
• Insect repellent containing DEET.
• Motion sickness medications.
• Thermometer.
• Travel-related prescription drugs (where indicated):
  - antimalarial drugs - standby and prophylactic
  - broad-spectrum antibiotic (for travel to remote areas)
  - emergency kit for severe allergy.
• Sterile kit (needles, syringes, sutures, IV cannula).
• Condoms/contraceptives.
• Sanitary supplies.
• Antiseptic/iodine tincture 2% (wounds/water purification).
• Topical antibiotic/antifungal powder.

This paper first appeared in Travel Clinics - A primary care manual
It was sponsored by SmithKline Beecham Vaccines Group