First Aid Kit
This is the basic list to cover the more common ailments that affect trekkers. Climbing groups, expeditions and trekkers going to isolated areas will need a more comprehensive kit.
- Bandage for sprains
- Plasters / Band-aids (including blister plasters for walking trips)
- Iodine or water filter (optional)
- Moleskin / Second skin - for blisters
- Antiseptic ointment for cuts
- Anti-bacterial throat lozenges (with antiseptic)
- Aspirin/Paracetamol - general painkiller
- Oral rehydration salts e.g. Dioralyte
- Broad-spectrum antibiotic (norfloxacin or ciprofloxin)
- Anti-diarrhea medication (antibiotic / Imodium or lomotil)
- Antibiotic for Guardia or similar microbe or bacteria
- Diamox 250 / 500 mg (for altitude sickness)
- Sterile Syringe set (anti-AIDS precaution)
- Gel hand cleaner. and your personal medication prescribed by your doctor
- Sterile dressings and bandages
- Antihistamine cream (for insect bites)
- Wet wiper
Note: Please make sure you carry any essential personal medication in your hand luggage