You’ve been eagerly awaiting your vacation, and you’ve prepared everything, but now it’s time for the “home pharmacy.” Here is a practical guide to help you decide what you should not leave home without. Although no parent wants their child to get sick during the trip, it is advisable to be prepared nonetheless. Regardless of whether your children have previously experienced vomiting, fever, stomach aches, or allergies, don’t rely too much on past experiences. Be ready for anything.
Basic Pharmacy:
- First aid kit
- Herbal cough syrup and throat antiseptic
- Motion sickness medication (this medication should be given to the child before the critical part of the journey, not after the nausea has started)
- Rehydration powder in case of vomiting
- Thermometer
- Fever-reducing medication (paracetamol, ibuprofen)
- Antihistamine for allergies
- Ointment to relieve insect bites
- Mosquito repellent spray
- Nasal drops
- Saline solution
- Eye drops
- Probiotic
- Mandatory therapy if the child has one, in sufficient quantity to cover all travel days
- Sunscreen with SPF 50+
- Cream with panthenol
- 75% alcohol and sterile gauze
- Band-aids
- Povidone, hydrogen peroxide, tweezers
If you are new parents, ready to travel with a baby – no problem. The following list of items for a baby travel pharmacy will make this experience easier:
- Syrup for reducing fever
- Suppositories for reducing fever
- Saline solution for cleaning the nose
- Cream for diaper rash or skin irritations
- Wet wipes
- Diapers
Parents often wonder whether to take antibiotics on a trip. The answer is no, because you know that we should never take antibiotics on our own. If your child has a fever for more than one day, consult a doctor.
When packing medications for the trip, be sure to check the expiration date of each one first.
