Sunday, 31 July 2022

Travel Bag Checklist for Malaysian Travellers

Pack for a Healthy Trip (For Malaysians)
Over-the-counter medicines (For local or overseas trip)
  • 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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