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Travel Kit


The travel kit usually the most complex of all, since it can vary depending on our destination. The most requested in guiding the selection of products are international travel kits will be complemented with an extra vaccinations if the country of destination so requires.

That is why we previously informed of the sanitary conditions our destination, is a work trip, a temporary stay or vacation. Our Recommendation is as follows:

  • Informed of the situation in the country in health.
  • Inform your doctor intending to travel to another country for matters of vaccination and prophylaxis.
  • Hire a health insurance for hospitalization and repatriation if it took the case (very important). Request TSE (EHIC) in the case of travel in Europe. You can apply here.
  • Bring a list of medication that is already taking (preferably record trade name, active and laboratory) since in other countries they may vary in name, not marketed to or associated with other principles.
  • Perform a general health check before leaving.

The design of our kit should be premeditated and vary depending on:

  • Destination
  • Journey
  • Altitude and ambient conditions (humidity, Poland, heat,…)
  • Security in conflict zones
  • Stay ( While we remain)
  • Trip type (resort, camping, urban, rural, Scheduled guide)
  • People who make the journey (children, seniors, patients, pregnant,…).

Medicación crónica en pacientes que viajanOn the own medication, must take into account the factor “lost luggage” everything that may influence the travel. Therefore, it is advisable to stock up on more medication than usual for those days. Where are exceeded 28 days, consider the electronic prescriptions and discuss their intention to travel GP Because doses are usually adjusted to a certain time.

Then a example of complete kit for travelers. This description is indicative, and with a clearly Information, so in some cases is described active,generalizes, or, are some trademark well known to associate:

Treatment of pain and fever

  • Paracetamol (pain, fever)Dolor
  • Acetylsalicylic Acid (pain, fever, inflammation)
  • Ibuprofen and Dexketoprofen (pain, inflammation)
  • Naproxen (pain, menstruation)
  • Metamizol (pain, especially toothache)
  • Anti-inflammatory cream or gel (scams, contractures)

Scams, bruising and edema

  • Pentosan polysulfate sodium (Thrombocid as a trade name: purple, Poor circulation, post flight)Inflamación, golpes, moratones
  • Venotonics cold gels (Poor circulation, post flight)
  • Compression stockings (Highly recommended to prevent swelling in the feet after long journeys by plane).

Sunscreen and solar rashes

  • Sunscreen product (Factor greater than 50; More info)
  • Cocoa lipstick with sunscreen
  • Dexpantenol (aftersun, Sunburn)

Gastric acidity, stomach pain and gas

  • Omeprazole (Acidity, protector of other drugs)
  • Almagato (Acidity)
  • Bicarbonate (Acidity, indigestion)
  • Antiflatulento (Gases)

Diarrhea and Constipation

  • Loperamida (Diarrhea)
  • Serum Hyposodic (Diarrhea and vomiting)
  • Glycerin Suppositories (Constipation)
  • Laxative enema type (Constipation)

Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting

  • Dimenhidrinato (motion sickness)
  • Metoclopramide (Sickness, vomiting)
  • Domperidona (Sickness)
  • Plastic bags

Burns and Injuries Erosion

  • Sulfidiazina argéntica
  • Nitrofurazona

Allergies and stings

  • Antihistamine (Loratadine,Desloratadina,ebastina)
  • Nose drops (Allergic rhinitis)
  • Prednicarbato (Dermatitis, Stings)
  • Beclometasona (Dermatitis, Stings)
  • Sales of ammonia (Stings) – Afterbite

Insect repellents (trade names)

  • Child Relec, Spray and Extra strong (diethyl toluamide contains DEET)
  • Elinwas lotion (contains DEET and phenothrin)
  • Autan Activo Spray, Crema y Family Care Gel (contains icaridín)
  • Cusitrín antimosquitos (contains DEET and phenothrin)
  • Mosi-Guard Natural Aerosol, Bar, Cream and Spray (contiene Eucapiltus Citriodora)
  • Mosquispray (contains DEET)
  • Foam and Spray Repelice (Contains DEET, antipiojos)
  • Sarpex cream, lotion and spray (contains dimethylphthalate, Fleas, ticks and mites)
  • Stick Pick (contains citronella oil and macadamia ternifolia)
  • Nutraisdin Antomosquitos (contains DEET and ethyl)
  • Halley Infant lotions and wipes (contains piretrinas)
  • Halley Adult Lotion (piperonyl butoxide piretrinas contains y)
  • Goibi mosquito lotion, Wipes, children and tropical (contains DEET)
  • Moskicid (contains altrinas)

Personal hygiene and safe sex

  • Handkerchiefs
  • Wipes (face, close, wet, soap)
  • Tampons
  • Y contraceptive condoms (if required)
  • Personal Hygiene (toothbrush, shower gel, moisturizer,…)

Antiseptics, Injuries and Infections

  • Cure material that appears in paragraph “Basic kit
  • Saline
  • Amoxicillin (infections, bacterial processes in skin, mouth,…)
  • Erythromycin, Azithromycin or other macrolides (infections, to peroneal allergic to amoxicillin or other beta-lactam)
  • Ketoconazole, Miconazol (fungal infections, cream)

Other processes

  • Cough ( dextrometorfano)
  • Mocosidad ( acetilcisteína)
  • Insomnia (valerian root, doxilamina, Passiflora)
 
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