The Traveller’s Pharmacy

The traveller’s pharmacy is put together to match the travel and the family’s need. Seek advice at a pharmacy. Pay attention to medication with limited durability.

Check-list

Medication you usually take

• Painkillers and antipyretics (paracetamol)
• Tablets for preventive and active treatment of diarrhoea
• Remedies for constipation
• Over the counter medication for allergies
• An antipruritic or local anaesthetic crème (for example for bug bites)
• An anti-anacidic
• Sun screen (at least factor 15)
• Remedies for transport sickness
• Mosquito repellent
• Contraceptives
• A rich crème for dry and sensitive skin
• Thermometer
• Band aids, bandages and an antiseptic
• Nose drops for a stuffy nose (especially when travelling by plane)
• Support stockings for preventing blood clots and swelling in the plane

Exotic destinations – contact the doctor well in advance

• Vaccinations (bring your updated International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (Yellow Card))
• Preventive malaria medicationWaterproof mosquito net
• Syringes and hypodermic needles (when travelling to countries with bad hygiene)
• It can be appropriate to bring antibiotics (penicillin) for certain destinations

NB; Keep essential medication in your hand luggage