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--Insect repellent if you are traveling where bugs will be a problem. The whole village was grateful and made us most welcome.

--I always carry something for motion sickness, since I tell everyone I get seasick in the bathtub... It should contain an ample amount of DEET.

We've found that when trekking or traveling in remote areas, a travel first aid kit can even make friends as well as helping people.. You can still carry the bottle because it is considered medicine at security, but I have gone over to the tablets.

--Something for travelers diarrhea, upset stomach or heartburn.

Some people will tell you to take sterile syringes especially if you are traveling to less developed countries. It was probably a good idea, but we never needed them. still you can do it. Look for compact packages and bottles to keep your travel kit small and light weight.S.

--A few packets of disinfecting wipes to clean cuts and scrapes.

There are several suppliers of pre-packaged first aid kits. Use your own judgment on that.

You don't want to be carrying around a full blown medical kit, but a travel first aid kit will come in handy to keep you feeling good for your whole trip. Center for Disease Control. We had friends who took some when we went to Madagascar. We almost always end up throwing them out, but it's good to have along. You can find them on the internet or in stores with travel supplies.A travel first aid kit doesn't have to prepare you for every medical emergency.

--A small tube of antibiotic skin cream or ointment to sooth those cuts and scratches before you bandage them. We also get a copy of the prescription to carry with us.. Remember if LED Light Housing you are carrying this onto the plane, which we think you should, you must remember the restrictions for liquids, creams and gels. Jet lag alone can give you a headache, and you want to enjoy your trip.. We carry packets of Metamucil..

--Decongestants or antihistamines in case of colds or allergies.

--You also want something for travelers' constipation..

--And if you are going to a malaria infected area, get malaria pills. and take them as directed. I even throw in a small roll of gauze and a small roll of adhesive tape.. But it should have a few products that can guard against most travel related ailments. with directions on how to use it. If you want a really comprehensive list for your travel first aid kit, go to a site like the U.

--And of course, take an ample supply of any prescription medications you take. You want to travel light, after all. Most pharmacies around the world can fill generic prescriptions..

--Sunscreen almost anywhere, but especially if you will be in the tropical sun.. Nothing can ruin travel like a bad sunburn!

--Aspirin or one of the other pain relievers that you can tolerate. I always say I do testimonials for Pepto-Bismol. especially mosquitos.

--A variety of bandages. Our friends got extra security searches, and we didn't. In Ladakh, we bandaged cuts and scrapes for several local people we camped near, including one little guy who had burned his foot stepping in the family's cooking fire..

The basics you should carry might include things like.

--We carry a broad spectrum antibiotic prescribed by our doctor..

Many products used to treat illness and injury when you travel can be found at your local drugstore, supermarket or online.