What medicines to bring on holiday

WHICH MEDICINES TO BRING ON HOLIDAY

Le holidays it's the moment of relaxation, of rest It's well-deserved after so much work. A few mishaps, however, can turn it into a real nightmare. To prevent a trip, especially when going abroad, from becoming a source of further stress, it's a good idea to take the necessary precautionsOne of these is definitely to equip yourself with a small medicine kit able to meet any need, avoiding the hassle of having to search for medications in countries where you may not speak the language. Obviously, however, you shouldn't get carried away. filling the suitcase with useless medicines with a consequent waste of money and spaceHere's a little guide to help you know what to bring and what not to. 

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ESSENTIAL KIT

To avoid taking unnecessary medicines it is important make a list of those that are really necessaryYour medicine kit It depends a lot on the type of trip you are about to takeIn general, however, whether it's the seaside or the mountains, it's a good idea to pack: a thermometer, a small first aid kit with plasters, gauze, and disinfectant. As for medications, it's a good idea to bring: an antipyretic against fever, a painkiller for pains such as headaches or toothache, an antihistamine to calm allergic reactions, a good gastric protector (especially if you go abroad), an antidiarrheal, an anti-inflammatory e a drug for motion sickness caused by car sickness, seasickness, or airsickness. They can also be useful an eye drop for the eyes, a product against mosquitoes and other insects and a sunburn cream in addition to the solar one. If you go in the mountains It is also recommended to equip yourself with the anti-viper serum.

MEDICINES TO BRING TO THE SEA

• A cream for insect bites and an ointment for jellyfish. Of course, there are excellent natural remedies for both.
• A product for sunburn and erythema.
• Eye drops, if the chosen area is very ventilated.

MEDICINES TO BRING TO THE MOUNTAINS

• Earplugs if you plan to swim in areas where the water is quite cold.
• Eye drops if you suffer from conjunctivitis.
• An ointment for any sprains and muscle pain.
• A specific product if you have any blisters. 
• Ready-to-use patches when you go on a trip.

MEDICINES FOR CHILDREN ON HOLIDAY

For the children The list gets a little longer but not too much. Considering their liveliness, it's a good idea to pack a few ointment against bruises and sprains and if you go to the seaside an ammonia-based product for jellyfish irritation (This is also very useful for parents.) At the beach it is very important Protect your little ones from the sun's rays by using a high protection cream. For children who are only a few months old, a very useful one can be: mosquito net to be applied to the cradle.

FEVER ON HOLIDAY

Put in your suitcase the whole package and not just the blister To save space, the packaging makes the medicine easily recognizable, the expiration date is clearly visible, and, most importantly, it contains the leaflet with all the information for correct use. Finally, when you can, avoid leaving suitcases containing medicines in the sunMany drugs risk losing their effectiveness if exposed to temperatures above 25 degrees.

It goes without saying that, in addition to these recommendations, you should bring all medications you take for specific therapies on vacation. Illnesses don't take vacations, and treatment, as prescribed by your doctor, continues even during the summer months.

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