First aid kit at sea

The long-awaited vacation has arrived, the tickets have been purchased, and now you are getting ready to hit the road. Having collected all the necessary documents and things, do not forget the first aid kit. It is important to choose the right medications, in this case you will protect yourself and your loved ones from possible troubles. Today we will tell you how to properly assemble a first aid kit at sea.

At sea with a child: a complete list of medications

When going to the sea with your child, try to pick up all the necessary medications. We have compiled for you full list medications that need to be included in a travel first aid kit. You may not need most of them, but it's better to be safe.

So, let's collect a first aid kit.

Most importantly, do not forget drugs that have an antipyretic effect:

• Nurofen;
• Paracetamol.

Be sure to take painkillers:

• No-shpa;
• Papaverine.

To protect against allergies, put;

• Suprastin;
• Visine (drops);
• Fenistil-gel;
• Levomycetin drops.

In case of poisoning you will be helped by:

• Smecta;
• potassium permanganate;
• Mezim.

Be sure to include medications that help fight intestinal infections:

• Enterfuril;
• Regidron;
• Linux.

Don’t forget about the troubles that insects can cause, and medications that relieve itching will help you fight them:

• Fenistil;
• Soventol.

The following will help relieve pain from a bruise and remove the consequences of various injuries:

• Heparin ointment;
• Troxevasin.
• Hydrogen peroxide;
• iodine or brilliant green;
• bandages, cotton pads and swabs;
• bactericidal patch;
• napkins;
• Bepanthen cream.

Just in case, take several medications for runny nose and cough:

• Lazolvan;
• Gripferon;
• Tantum verde.

Positive emotions have a very exciting effect on a child, so to calm your baby, don’t forget about herbal teas.

Many children suffer from seasickness on the road; to help them cope with the illness, stock up on Dramamine or another drug with a similar effect.

Take at least one antibiotic on the road. For example:

• Erythromycin;
• Amoxiclav;
• Maropen.

It is not necessary to take all of the listed medications on the road. Just choose one medical remedy from each group that suits you best.

If you are traveling with a baby

When preparing to travel with a baby, you need to choose medications that are suitable for your baby’s age. Don't forget medications that will help your baby in case of indigestion, high fever or insect bite.

Iodine, brilliant green, hydrogen peroxide, bandages, adhesive plaster must be present in your first aid kit.

Stomatitis often appears in infants. Take regular soda with you; a soda solution (2 tsp per 200 ml of water) copes well with this scourge.

To relieve the symptoms of conjunctivitis, take a Furacilin tablet on the road, dissolve it in water, and wipe your baby’s eyes.

Standard first aid kit for an adult

Before collecting a first aid kit, you need to decide on the individuality of each family member. Be sure to check the expiration dates of all medications and use them only according to the attached instructions. If you have any serious health problems, consult your doctor immediately. Now let’s look at a first aid kit for an adult in more detail. It includes:

Means and preparations necessary to relieve pain from injuries.

• bandages;
• iodine and brilliant green;
• Hydrogen peroxide;
• patch;
• Diclofenac (indispensable for sprains)
• Fenistil-gel (relieves itching from insect bites).

Drugs that relieve abdominal pain.

• Maalox;
• No-shpa;
• Hilak-forte.

Medicines that have an analgesic and antipyretic effect.

• Paracetamol;
• Ketanov.

Antiviral and antiallergic drugs.

• Zyrtec;
• Suprastin;
• Viferon.

Nasal drops, as well as ear and eye drops.

• Xymelin (for nose);
• Tizin (for the nose);
• Lidocaine (ear drops);
• Garazon (eye drops).

Tantum verde will help you with a sore throat.

Do not forget about medications that protect against sunburn.

In principle, we have listed all possible unforeseen situations; all you have to do is choose the drugs that are right for you.

Medicines for pregnant women

The expectant mother should be most responsible about her health, because now she is responsible not only for herself, but also for the unborn baby. Therefore, she must collect her own medications for the trip individually.

We start collecting a first aid kit with antiseptics. Hydrogen peroxide, furatsilin solution, Bepanten, bandages, plasters, cotton wool, cotton swabs must be present in your arsenal.

Some women often suffer from constipation; in this case, an enema with Microlax will help you, which will not harm either you or your baby. Rennie will help you with bloating in your stomach.

A pregnant woman's first aid kit must contain the vitamins prescribed by the doctor.

Everyone knows that a woman expecting a baby is overly irritable and whiny. Take valerian on the road and you will be more calm.

If you experience an allergic reaction, you can use Claritin.

Take medications that will help relieve the itching from insect bites. For example, Rescuer or Star.

In addition to the medications listed, be sure to take with you on the road:

• thermometer;
• sun protection products;
• scissors;
• medications prescribed to you by your doctor.

Before going on vacation and packing a first aid kit, be sure to consult with your doctor, he will help you choose the medications that are right for you.