mouseterd1 Posted February 3, 2015 #1 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I'm curious what others these days consider good to take with them in their 'medical' kits for the just in case scenarios, besides - band aides over the counter pain meds hand sanitizer and Clorox wipes cough drops, or the like sea bands I got to thinking about this as I pack to cruise shortly. I realize there are many basic things a relatively healthy person can take with them and I know too much can be too much - however, I don't want to miss something obvious and easy to get prior to leaving home --- so I ask what do you consider essential to my list. I'm not thinking about sun tan stuff, just 'medical' items would could prevent a trip to the ship's doctor. I better add bug repellent to my list as I'm going to the South Pacific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted February 3, 2015 #2 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Imodium, and because hubby has recurring back issues, we also bring Robaxacet; ginger candy by Chimes and meclizine (Bonine) - which was purchased on a previous trip to the U.S. Smooth Sailing! :) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathfinderEss Posted February 3, 2015 #3 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I also have these things on my list. antibiotics antihistamine Tums aspirin cold medicine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted February 3, 2015 #4 Share Posted February 3, 2015 and along with the stuff mentioned Salonpas - the patches that save my back :) It really depends upon what port we are leaving from as some stuff can be picked up if we forgot it like FLL, others - it's key to pack. We have gotten to the point that we just put a few of this and a few of that in and surprisingly, we've had a few roll call members use them. forearmed is forewarned so to speak. better to pack and not need it than to not pack it and be desparate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagelme Posted February 3, 2015 #5 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I always bring Benadryl tablets now since I found out the hard way that I was allergic to something locally. Major hives and swollen eyes and lips was not fun on vacation. Pat Sent from my KFTT using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in NJ Posted February 3, 2015 #6 Share Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) Not quite "medical" in the strictest sense, but if you wear eyeglasses take one of those little eye glass repair kits with the extra hinge pin screws and the little screwdriver. And I usually take a small tube of Cortisone cream. Edited February 3, 2015 by Dave in NJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobermangal Posted February 3, 2015 #7 Share Posted February 3, 2015 We are from Canada and we always carry Advil Cold and Sinus... Hands down our favorite to turn off a running nose! Also bring a nighttime version of a cold/flu tablet. And good tweezers!!! Carla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viv0828 Posted February 3, 2015 #8 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Any time we travel I take both a prescription anti barf and anti diarrhea med. it has saved us multiple times. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobermangal Posted February 3, 2015 #9 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Twice in recent memory we have had a table companion make a trip to the infirmary for meds for constipation relief... C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearette Posted February 3, 2015 #10 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I ways take pepto and Imodium, a night and day time cold medicine, benadryl, Tylenol or ibuprofen and cough drops. Covers all the bases until you can get to a store for anything specific. The lessee use the happier i am but I have never not used some. Sent from my KFTHWI using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abercram Posted February 3, 2015 #11 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Last year I took those items, antibacterial ointment (neosporin) , cortisone cream, band aids, Benadryl, extra allergy meds, cold meds, medical wrap tape (the flexible kind for sprained ankles etc) sea sickness patches, Imodium, pepto bismol, tums, cough drops, acetaminophen, and a roll of gauze. It all actually fit in a quart size ziplock bag! But I had to use my neosporin and band aids the very first day so it didn't pack as neatly after that. I think I'm going to invest in a small hard case this time. I only bring a few of the different medications minus the stomach ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abercram Posted February 3, 2015 #12 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Oh and I have sanitizing wipes in there too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdk1938 Posted February 3, 2015 #13 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Twice in recent memory we have had a table companion make a trip to the infirmary for meds for constipation relief...C. During land vacation to Asia (Taipei), I've packed Advil, Benadryl, allergy medicine, cough medicine, anti-diarrhea and Tums for my trip. I didn't need to use any medicine that I brought but I had to look for laxative over there. I never need to use laxative at home because I eat enough fruit and vegetable at home. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlxo Posted February 3, 2015 #14 Share Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) Diarrhea is my worst enemy.... Imodium, Gravol, and Tylenol are my must have for family travel. Because of alergic reactions, not all first aid centers can give you medication. When on tour, there's not always time to stop by a pharmacy. On a multi-day tour.... I'm known as the drug dealer because I'm packing this stuff. At the office, I also have bandages for paper cuts. Don't need to bring laxatives.... I just look for milk, cheese or ice cream. A few hours later and I become a IED! Edited February 3, 2015 by xlxo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocoLoco1 Posted February 3, 2015 #15 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I pack my Dear wife, an R.N. She has it down. Z-Pac antibiotics, TripleAntibiotic ointment, 'knock me out' pills for that Worst-case fracture or sprain, Afrin, Advil, Benedryl, Immodium, itch lotion with Lidocaine, Duct Tape, Nail clipper tools, and more. Locomotiveman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted February 3, 2015 #16 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Not to be too graphic but there are a couple of infections that ladies are prone to get for which I always come prepared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouseterd1 Posted February 3, 2015 Author #17 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Thanks everyone - I very much appreciate your advice for the items you consider valuable to have with you away from home! I now realize that I need to bring along a few more standard good to have items. I now know I don't pack enough! LOL. Clothes I'm good with :eek: ...other stuff, not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TiogaCruiser Posted February 3, 2015 #18 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Mole skin for protecting feet. The rest has been mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted February 3, 2015 #19 Share Posted February 3, 2015 If you are prone to sprains, I would pack one ace bandage as it costs $86 at the Medical Center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted February 3, 2015 #20 Share Posted February 3, 2015 My usual "Medical Kit" for cruising: Injuries/Cuts/Bruises medical adhesive tape sterile gauze (4 inch squares) elastic bandages several sizes of adhesive bandages Neosporin and Polysporin alcohol wipes hydrogen peroxide bandage scissors triangular bandages Drugs: aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen cold, flu, and allergy medications (Allegra, Benadryl, Tylenol Sinus) NyQuil epinephrine stick antibiotic prescriptions (erythromycin and tetracycline) Orajel (for toothache) Tums, Peto-Bismol tablets Campho-Phenique Flexeril or valium or both (muscle relaxant) eyewash solutiondssas Other antiseptic hand cleanser insect bite swabs insect repellent instant cold packs tweezers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keroppi2011 Posted February 3, 2015 #21 Share Posted February 3, 2015 In addition to some day/night cold medication and strong throat lozenges, I've learned a small jar of Vick's Vapour Rub seems to ease the suffering of cold and sinus attacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted February 3, 2015 #22 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Band aids [for blisters mainly] Prescription meds [and at one stage there were a lot] Ginger and Travelcalm [she who must gets a touch of sea sickness] The Pill [don't want a little surprise when we get home] well actually we'd love one, just health prohibits. Some pain killers [i think herself likes Tylenol] Agree with eyeglass repair kit [or a spare pair of specs] Tweezers, nail scissors Insect repellant depending on where and when going Sun screen depending on where and when going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetravel63-65 Posted February 3, 2015 #23 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Band aids [for blisters mainly]Prescription meds [and at one stage there were a lot] Ginger and Travelcalm [she who must gets a touch of sea sickness] The Pill [don't want a little surprise when we get home] well actually we'd love one, just health prohibits. Some pain killers [i think herself likes Tylenol] Agree with eyeglass repair kit [or a spare pair of specs] Tweezers, nail scissors Insect repellant depending on where and when going Sun screen depending on where and when going What the pill the little blue ones! Sent from my Nexus 7 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted February 3, 2015 #24 Share Posted February 3, 2015 What the pill the little blue ones! Sent from my Nexus 7 using Forums mobile app Not that far gone yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted February 3, 2015 #25 Share Posted February 3, 2015 We actually have 2 medical bags. One contains all our prescriptions. The other one has: antibiotics cough drops Mucinex Icy Hot batches Ibuprophin Tylenol Aleve Imodium Vicodin Those 2 medical bags go into our carry-ons. All other items like Neosporin, eye glass repair kit, bandages, etc. go into suitcases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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