- In this Article
- Air travel
- Land travel
- Sea travel
- What to pack
Don't leave home without these
Last reviewed: June 2010
| Risk | What to pack |
|---|---|
| Traveler's diarrhea | To prevent: bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol and generic); to treat: loperamide (Imodium A-D and generic) |
| Motion sickness | Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine and generic); prescription scopolamine skin patch (Transderm Scop) |
| Bites and stings | Insect repellent (30% DEET); antihistamine, such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl Allergy and generic); hydrocortisone cream (such as Cortizone and generic) |
| Contagious illnesses | Hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol; prescription ciprofloxacin (Cipro and generic) |
| Sunburn | Water-resistant sunscreen with SPF 30 or more for prevention; aloe vera to treat |
| Accidents and other injuries | A first-aid kit that includes alcohol wipes, bandages, tweezers, moleskin for blisters, water-purification tablets, a pain reliever, and a topical antibiotic (such as Bacitracin ointment and generic) |
All drugs are over the counter unless otherwise specified.
