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Flight Boarded? First Aid, Packed.
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items As someone with a penchant for injury/illness while traveling (but nerves of steel!) - I always have some sort of OTC meds and first aid supplies on hand! *** NOT A DOCTOR, CONSULT YOUR PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN WITH ANY QUESTIONS/CONCERNS ***
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Meds
Materials
Ointments/Creams
Misc.
Meds
A headache or nausea on the road? No thank you. Having some OTC meds is such a simple way to avoid any problems.
…yeah, self explanatory with this one. You can pry Imodium from my cold, dead hands.
Imodium A-D Softgels
I haaaaated the liquid version as a kid, so this stuff is a godsend!
Pepto Bismol LiquiCaps
Has never steered me wrong with motion sickness, particularly in bumpy car rides.
Dramamine Motion Sickness Less Drowsy Tablets
Aches, pains, hangovers - I have this on me even for everyday life. LOVE IT.
Advil Dual Action Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen Caplets
My husband's go-to for seasonal allergies. Works fast, and sometimes can be found in places like Costco if you want to save some money!
Zyrtec Allergy Relief Liquid Gels
Materials
As the queen of “how did I get that scrape”, this is crucial stuff.
Any travel first aid kit will do the trick - this one happens to be pretty compact and have the essentials.
CVS First Aid On-the-Go Essentials Kit
Honestly, these have been useful even for non-med purposes. Just good to have on hand!
CURAD Extra Large Alcohol Prep Pads
My weak ankles betray me often, so even just having one brace stuffed somewhere in your suitcase is a good idea.
Mueller Adjustable Ankle Stabilizer
Similar to the ankle brace - this is such an easy thing to just throw in to a bag and just keep it there for a rainy day. So useful!
CVS Maximum Support Self Grip Athletic Bandage
Ointments/Creams
Not sexy, but necessary! Plus, nothing's worse than that annoying bug bite or scrape on the knee when you're out and about.
Cortisone is one of those things where you don’t think you need it…until you do.
Cortizone Anti-Itch Ointment
I love Aquaphor more than anything, full stop. It's good for every problem, any time, anywhere.
Aquaphor Advanced Therapy Healing Ointment
Toothaches are such a nagging issue that can become super painful, so even a little pen like this is just easy to pack in case of emergencies.
Orajel Toothache And Gum Rescue Relief Pen
I prefer Bacitracin to Neosporin since it seems to be a little more effective, but any antibiotic ointment in general is a must-have in a first aid kit!
Bacitracin Antibiotic Ointment with Zinc
Misc.
Whatever doesn't quite fit in the sections above, but still a good thing to pack for your first aid kit.
Not entirely required, but helps me out a TON before I travel or even once I'm home if I'm feeling a little run down. Plus, helps you stay hydrated!
Emergen-C Immune Support Powder
I've heard bed bug horror stories and have yet to deal with them myself (knock on wood), so definitely making sure I include this in my kit for my next trip.
3-Pack Bed Bug Killer Spray - Travel Size
God knows how many times I've ended up with the wrong shoes on trips with a ton of walking - wish I had these available before to save myself some pain!
Biopure Hydrocolloid Gel Blister Bandages Pads