- Diarrhea medicine (Imodium)
- Antacid (Gaviscon sachet)
- Antihistamine (Cetirizine (non-drowsy) for day use & Piriton (Sleepy) for night use)
- Motion sickness medicine (Novomin (drowsy) / Veloxin (sleepy))
- Cough drops, cough suppressant, or expectorant (Fishermen Friend Loz / Difflam Cough Loz / Duro-tuss Exp)
- Decongestant (Clarinase Tab)
- Pain and fever medicine (Acetaminophen, Aspirin, or Ibuprofen)
- Mild laxative (Dulcolax Tab)
- Mild sedative or sleep aid (Piriton Tab)
Supplies to prevent illness or injury (For local or overseas trip)
- Hand sanitizer (containing at least 60% alcohol) or antibacterial hand wipes
- Water purification tablets
- Insect repellent (with an active ingredient like DEET or picaridin)
- Sunscreen (with UVA and UVB protection, SPF 15 or higher)
- Sunglasses and hat
- Condoms
- Earplugs
First-aid kit (For both local & overseas trip)
- 1% hydrocortisone cream
- Antibacterial or antifungal ointments (Antiseptic Cream)
- Digital thermometer
- Oral rehydration salts (ORS)
- Antiseptic wound cleaner (Yellow Lotion / Iodine Solution / Normal Saline)
- Aloe gel for sunburns
- Insect bite anti-itch gel or cream (Mopiko)
- Bandages / handiplasts for wound dressings
- Disposable gloves
- Cotton swabs
- Tweezers
- Eye drops (Eye Mo)
Prescription medicines (For both local and overseas trip)
- Your prescriptions
- Travelers’ diarrhea antibiotic (Doxycyline)
- Medicines to prevent malaria (Doxyxyline)
Medical supplies (for patients with related illness) (For both local & overseas trip)
- Glasses and contacts
- Diabetes testing supplies
- Insulin
- Inhalers
Documents (For those who travel overseas)
- Copies of your passport and travel documents
- Copies of all prescriptions (medications)
- Health insurance or medical card
- Contact card with the street addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of family member
- Lodging at your destination
- Hospitals or clinics (including emergency services) in your destination
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