Pharmacy Essentials What To Pack For Your Holiday

Some essentials to cover all aspects of potential ailments when you're away on holiday.
When preparing for your holiday, it's wise to consider a few essential things that may arise if you're not feeling well. Make sure to pack a first aid kit with the essentials like plasters, antiseptic wipes, pain relievers, and any meds you usually take. Don't forget to pack some over-the-counter remedies for issues like allergies, upset stomachs, and colds, as well as sunscreen to prevent sunburn and insect repellent to protect yourself from mosquitoes and other biting insects.

Pain Relief And Fever

• Paracetamol for headaches, fever and general pain. Paracetamol suspension sachets are ideal for children.
• Ibuprofen an Ibuprofen pain reliever and anti-inflammatory.

Stomach and Digestive Disorders

• Antacids, for example, Rennie, Gaviscon to ease heartburn or indigestion.
• Anti-diarrhoea tablets containing loperamide, which is the active ingredient, are taken to ease the symptoms of diarrhoea.
• Rehydration Treatments such as Dioralyte to Prevent dehydration from diarrhoea or sweating.
• Probiotics that help reduce the risk of traveller's diarrhoea from eating unfamiliar foods.

Allergies And Hay Fever

• Antihistamines ideal to have for allergic reactions, insect bites and hay fever.
• Hydrocortisone Cream to soothe stings and insect bites.

Travel And Motion Sickness

• Motion Sickness Tablets such as Kwells or Stugeron which help to relieve dizziness and nausea.
• Acupressure Wrist Bands such as Sea-Band a knitted wrist band that applies gentle pressure to acupressure points on the wrist.

First Aid Essentials

• Plasters handy to have to hand in case of cuts, grazes or blisters.
• Antiseptic Wipes Individually wrapped wipes to clean wounds and prevent infection.
• Antiseptic Cream to prevent infection in minor cuts and grazes.
• Sterile Dressings & Bandages To keep larger wounds clean and protected.

Sun Protection

• Sun Protection designed to prevent UVA and UVB rays from damaging the skin.
• After-Sun Lotion help to soothe sunburn warning signs to look out for include reddening of the skin, soreness and feelings of heat such as the skin being warm to the touch.

Insect Bites & Stings

• Insect Repellent help to repel mosquitoes and other biting insects.
• Antihistamine Cream to help soothe the burning sensation and swelling from a bite or sting.

Keep medication in original packaging for customs.
Store liquids in a clear plastic bag for airport security.
Carry essential medications in your carry-on luggage in case your baggage is lost.