And be sure to take the following with you:
Prescription Medications
An insect sting treatment kit or Epi Pen should be carried by travellers with
severe allergies to stinging insects (Bees, wasps, yellow jackets, etc.).
An antimotility agent and/or an antibiotic
may be prescribed for treatment. Antibiotics are generally not recommended for use as
prevention of diarrhea.
An antibiotic may be useful for travellers at risk of upper respiratory, urinary tract,
or skin infections.
A short-acting sleeping medication may be useful in treating sleeping problems in cases
associated with jet lag.
The malaria situation in many countries continues to change. The malaria
situation in your country of distination will be carefully explained to you by the
Travel Doctor staff and appropriate medications will be prescribed.
There are medications, depending on the nature of the travel, which
have been shown to be effective in preventing some cases of high altitude problems.
Travellers who experience motion sickness may be prescribed a medication for this.
Non-Prescription Items
For topical application on minor cuts and abrasions.
For travellers prone to athletes' foot and/or other fungal skin problems. Women prone to
yeast vaginitis should consider antifungal vaginal creams or troches.
For mild to moderate allergic reactions.
Cough preparations, throat lozenges
For nasal congestion due to colds, allergies or water sports.
Oil of cloves, dental floss.
For topical relief of itching due to insect bites or sunburn.
For protection from the local insect population.
ASA, Acetaminophen, or Ibuprofen for general relief of minor aches and pains or
headache.
Iodine or chlorine tablets or an adequate filtering device. Vitamin C tablets can mask the
unpleasant taste of iodine.
General Medical Supplies