heatherwillmom
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Jul 30, 2009
I have read many great packing lists on the board, but few mention medical supplies. I have compiled an extensive list of what I carry but I get it all to fit in a small tote bag. I leave the majority of it in the room, only carrying the essentials to the parks knowing we could return to the room if needed. I am a Primary Care Provider. There are a few things on the list that are by prescription only but most doctors will call them in for you if you are their regular patient. I carry a lot more than most people, but this is a basic list. The list is as follows:
Small first aid kit - I found one at Walmart in the camping supplies that clips onto a backpack
Prescription items:
Benzocaine ear drops. This ear drops are a numbing medicine that can stop the pain with an ear ache immediately
TransDerm Scop patches. These are great to prevent motion sickness
Hydroxyzine. This is great for anxiety associated with travel. It is sedating, but has a short duration & is non-narcotic, even safe for children
OTC Items:
chewable pepto bismol, anti-fungal spray for feet, icy hot rub for sore muscles, Imodium, cortisone cream, sting relief cream, nasal spray, non-drowsy antihistamine like Zyrtec, throat lozenges, tums, thermocare heat patches, instant ice packs, assorted size bandaids, antiseptic wipes, antibiotic ointment, Advil/Tylenol, Azo Standard for urinary pain, eye drops, moleskin with scissors to cut to fit, blister bandaids, cough lozenges
Don't forget to get both adult & children strength in these medications if your kids are under 12.
Remember to take at least as much of your prescription medications to last the length of your trip plus 2 days in case of lost pills or delays. Also, don't forget special medical supplies such as diabetic supplies. If you are traveling with a diabetic, take glucose tablets to carry in your backpack in case of low blood sugar.
I have received calls from patients that are out of state on vacation who have forgotten medications that I have to call in a presciption for them where ever they are.
Although there are drug stores close by, no one wants to give up some of their time from vacation to have to run to Walmart or Walgreens
Small first aid kit - I found one at Walmart in the camping supplies that clips onto a backpack
Prescription items:
Benzocaine ear drops. This ear drops are a numbing medicine that can stop the pain with an ear ache immediately
TransDerm Scop patches. These are great to prevent motion sickness
Hydroxyzine. This is great for anxiety associated with travel. It is sedating, but has a short duration & is non-narcotic, even safe for children
OTC Items:
chewable pepto bismol, anti-fungal spray for feet, icy hot rub for sore muscles, Imodium, cortisone cream, sting relief cream, nasal spray, non-drowsy antihistamine like Zyrtec, throat lozenges, tums, thermocare heat patches, instant ice packs, assorted size bandaids, antiseptic wipes, antibiotic ointment, Advil/Tylenol, Azo Standard for urinary pain, eye drops, moleskin with scissors to cut to fit, blister bandaids, cough lozenges
Don't forget to get both adult & children strength in these medications if your kids are under 12.
Remember to take at least as much of your prescription medications to last the length of your trip plus 2 days in case of lost pills or delays. Also, don't forget special medical supplies such as diabetic supplies. If you are traveling with a diabetic, take glucose tablets to carry in your backpack in case of low blood sugar.
I have received calls from patients that are out of state on vacation who have forgotten medications that I have to call in a presciption for them where ever they are.
Although there are drug stores close by, no one wants to give up some of their time from vacation to have to run to Walmart or Walgreens