Medicine Cabinet must-have's to take?

[Perchinske]

I am cruising for the first time in 2 weeks. I have never cruised, so I have been reading the tip thread. Is there any other medicine I am forgetting to take other than what is listed below?
I also have a two year old...


cold/cough meds
chewable Dramamine
Pepto
Tylenol


Thanks, whatever advice would be great!

[kamgen]

Hey!!! You could have asked us on the thread silly! LOL!! Just kidding!
Well we bring the following:

Tums
Aleve
Cough Drops/sore throat lozenges
Cold medicine (sudafed or something similar)
Imodium
Pepto chewables
Bonine
Neosporin
Any prescriptions we have

Hope that helps!

[Perchinske]

Kamy,

I was afraid the suggestions I would get would be

beer
champagne
asprin
wine
sail away drinks
more asprin


LOL!!!!! Rena

[WebmasterKathy]

In addition to the medicines you and Kamy listed, I also keep these in my "traveling first aid kit":


Band-aids
moleskin (for blisters)
small scissors
nail clippers


When you're buying Dramamine, you'll find both regular and non-drowsy. Just an FYI- the regular REALLY knocks me out!!!

(Rena- you left something off your second list. Margaritas!!!! And more aspirin. ;) )

[kamgen]

Rena- LOL!!!!!!! Maybe if Beano was answering you! LOL!

We take clippers and tweezers too! Bandaids too! :)


Dramamine makes me groggy, even the non-drowsy. So I take Bonine. I have taken it on my past cruises and it works great! Chewable little raspberry pills....take them a few hours before and they help so much!

Hope that helps! Can't wait to meet you Rena! :)

[xnascar2x]

Don't forget your sun tan lotion!

:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[lauraljp]

Can you get bonine over the counter?? What section would it be in? I was looking for dramamine at the grocery store yesterday and could not find that. I was in a hurry, but I thought maybe it would be with Tums, Pepto, etc--it wasn't.

I would probably have better luck at a drugstore, or just asking them!!

Laura

[WebmasterKathy]

Laura,

Bonine and Dramamine are both available over the counter. I usually find them near the cold meds, Immodium, Pepto and the like.

[kamgen]

The only place near us where you can get Bonine is WalMart! Not any of the drug stores either...just Wal Mart!
We are heading there tonight of Bonine! :)

[moocow35]

I have always found the need for some anti-itch cream, like cortaid or similar brand. One of us ends up with a itchy bite or rash from one thing or another.

Robin ºOº:blush:

[Doctor P]

Here is a tip that I got before we cruised that was a great one--go to a pharmacy and ask them to order you a bottle of generic Meclizine (Bonine)--you can get a big bottle of Meclizine for about as much as one or two packages of Bonine/Dramamine II. This is really great if you are cruising with a family. I took my Meclizine twice a day during the cruise and never had a problem. I could throw out the rest of the big bottle and still come out ahead.

I also brought some of that stuff to dry your ears out after being in the water--I have had problems with sinus and ear infections and did not want to risk clogged ears that turned into an infection. The stuff worked really well.

[Doctor P]

Another thing I would pack is Benadryl (and yes, I asked my doctor, it needs to be Benadryl or its generic equivalent) to use in case of an allergic reaction or serious sunburn.

[Laurarn]

another one would be: correctol or exlax.
I'm packing right now and these ideas are great.
Oh! I also found bonine at SuperTarget.
Laura

[trishy]

bandaids, neosporin (especially if you're going to use rental fins)

[Perchinske]

Thanks for all of your ideas and suggestions. Keep the list going!

[tkd lisa]

I'd also take alka seltzer or something like that.

If you take the scissors for the mole skin, be sure they're not in your carry on. I took rounded tip ones for my son in January, and they let me carry them on the plane, but the bag did get searched.

[SweetSpot]

Don't forget childrens version of Tylenol and cough medicine. My DD was sick for 2 days with what we think was the Norwalk (2 weeks before the cancelled cruise). Having Tylenol and Motrin to keep her fever down and medicine to help her stomach were invaluable. My DS came down with a horrible cough on the last day of the cruise. I don't know what I would have done without the cough meds. I laughed at myself when packing the meds for overpacking but in the end better safe then sorry.

[ohiominnie]

Ok, we're a little odd b/c we're a medical family, but we always pack a "what-if" bag.....

Neosporin/bactoban
Cortaid
Lotrimin cream (for yeast rashes)
Benadryl
Motrin (adult and child)
Tylenol (adult and child)
Triaminic soft chews
Zyrtec
Bonine
Aloe Vera (for sun screen)
Sunscreen
Canker sore medication
Migraine meds (imitrex)
Adult prescription antibiotics (2 types)
Child's prescription antibioics (2 types)
Prescription medication for urinary tract infections
Antibiotic eye drops (needed this last time as ds got sand in his eye)
Prescription ear drops
Monistat
Stethescope
Otoscope (ear checker)
Thermometer
Ear wax scoopers
Chap stick

that might be it.... :rolleyes:

we draw the line at "suturing kit"....although dh's partner always took one on his vacations and actually used it once when his ds cut his foot on a rock at hilton head (took him back to the room and stitched him up) :)

[Grumpy's Mom]

Ohiominnie - your list looks surprisingly like mine - My friends always think I am nuts to take antibiotics with me -

One thing I always have with me everywhere we go - eyeglass and contact prescriptions - although these are like any other prescription and unless you have a superdoc who has a national license, they should only be honored in the state in which the doc is licensed.

BUT, having taken too many vacations with glasses lost with the DDs were little, and switching to Lens Crafters for the ability to get replacements made nationally, these are always in my wallet - some place, some time, I know I will have to convince someone to make us a pair of glasses off these scripts. And, having gone through medical school, residency and fellowship with very young children (second dd born in med school) I am CHEAP when it comes to medical care --



:upsidedow

[ohiominnie]

Originally posted by Grumpy's Mom
Ohiominnie - your list looks surprisingly like mine - My friends always think I am nuts to take antibiotics with me -


Well, now see, I've got my spare contacts in my regular groom kit. My list was just the "what-if" bag! :)

[Grumpy's Mom]

Unfortunately, we have some in our family (DH and myself) who cannot wear contacts!!

The younger dd does not know how to pack efficiently, and I am sure I will find at least a three months' supply of lenses in her suitcase the night before we go.

Speaking of children - how did your suprise go?

We have not told ours yet and am debating - but the older (17) has a boyfriend, many social and singing engagements, so we are thinking she is going to need some notice - I also am not really sure what I would pick for them for their excursions- so we may tell them around 65 days prior to -- any advice?? Mine are 17 and 13 - both girls.

[spotdog]

Bonine(Meclazine) for adults and teens is available for free in a bin outside the Health Center on Deck 1. There is Dramamine, which is recommended for younger children, for sale in one of the shops on board but I would bring it from home, just in case. There is also Pedialyte for sale if all preventative measures fail.

Benadryl could be useful if you meet up with hostile stinging jellyfish or even an Epinephrine kit if you have a history of severe reactions to stinging creatures (or any foods).

For myself, if I get an infection worthy of an antibiotic I prefer to see a doctor and there is one on board. Trip insurance is available through Disney and travel agents which covers most unforseen medical expenses.

[ohiominnie]

Originally posted by spotdog
For myself, if I get an infection worthy of an antibiotic I prefer to see a doctor and there is one on board.


Good point, spotdog. Luckily, I do most of my travelling with a doctor so he makes the call. :) Just hope he never starts asking for my co-pay! :)