phillygirl2400 Posted January 11, 2018 #26 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Here's a helpful (and somewhat excessive) list I saw somewhere. I kept it for reference and pack what is relevant to us. I've found it very helpful since it's pretty comprehensive and saves me from forgetting anything. Prescriptions taken daily Antibiotic Stomach cramp medicine such as Bentyl Immodium Heartburn remedy such as Tums Gas X Aspirin or Excedrine Tylenol Motrin Aleve Benadryl or other allergy remedy Mucinex or other decongestant Nasal Spray Cough Medicine Band aids Cortisone cream Probiotics Neosporin Sunscreen Bug repellant with DEET Excellent list! I would also add Miralax (the opposite of Imodium). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debcruising Posted January 11, 2018 #27 Share Posted January 11, 2018 I find that Zicam Nasal Swabs help. Use it at the first sign of nasal congestion or that little scratchy throat feeling. It saved me on my last cruise over Christmas! Happy Travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Raider Posted January 11, 2018 #28 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Here's a helpful (and somewhat excessive) list I saw somewhere. I kept it for reference and pack what is relevant to us. I've found it very helpful since it's pretty comprehensive and saves me from forgetting anything.Prescriptions taken daily Antibiotic Stomach cramp medicine such as Bentyl Immodium Heartburn remedy such as Tums Gas X Aspirin or Excedrine Tylenol Motrin Aleve Benadryl or other allergy remedy Mucinex or other decongestant Nasal Spray Cough Medicine Band aids Cortisone cream Probiotics Neosporin Sunscreen Bug repellant with DEET Add ginger tablets on my list. Great if you have an upset stomach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.M.T. Posted January 11, 2018 #29 Share Posted January 11, 2018 I do not think you can catch a cold on a cruise to the Caribbean Maybe cold feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmaDaughterOfUrsula Posted January 11, 2018 Author #30 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Click Posted January 11, 2018 #31 Share Posted January 11, 2018 In addition to OTC stuff we bring a couple of ZPaks (antibiotic). DW has asethma issues so her doctor writes the RX for us before we go just to be safe. There is ALWAYS someone sitting close to us on the airplane who is trying to cough up a lung and share the germs in that closed enviorment so we go prepared. It has paid off more than once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchdiva Posted January 11, 2018 #32 Share Posted January 11, 2018 After getting very sick with cruise crud on our Alaska cruise, we now travel with the largest bottle of cough syrup that we can find (and yes, we did buy some on the ship). I would rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cusoon Posted March 20, 2018 #33 Share Posted March 20, 2018 I always pack precautionary meds and have never been questioned about them. What works for you may not necessarily be available on the ship or ports. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcrusn Posted March 20, 2018 #34 Share Posted March 20, 2018 I take a whole "in case" medicine pack of both prescription and OTC items and have never been question. The only time I incurred a hiccup was flying home once I had a large prescription bottle of cough medicine in my carry on and the screener questioned me what it was. She put it into an analyzer that looked similar to a microwave and gave it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanb41 Posted March 20, 2018 #35 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Our medical is also very extensive and contains both prescription and over the counter meds. We were once asked by a Customs Officer in Australia what meds we had and had some difficulty being able to rattle them off. Since then we ensure we have a list of all meds we have both prescription and over the counter. What maybe over the counter in one country may be a prescription in another. Border protection Officers are not out to penalise legitimate passengers in need of meds. Strangely enough since this incident we have offered our list up to customs officers when discussing our meds and they have too date always declined to read it. Remember though that on arrival cards where they ask Do you have drugs with you answer yes and a couple of minutes later you are on your way. Tick NO and you could be delayed a long time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan1971 Posted March 20, 2018 #36 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Is it ok to bring cold/flu medication (dayquil or mucinex) on a cruise as a precaution? If it shows up during security will they make me get checked by medical staff? Not sick an haven't been but just want to be able to start fighting anything as quickly as possible that we might pick up from someone else along our travels. I bring all kinds of meds, but not liquids - DayQuil capsules, NyQuil capsules, pepto chewables, etc. UmaDaughterOfUrsula - I recommend to bring whatever it is that you think you cannot live without should you need it while you are gone. There is nothing worse than feeling under the weather and not having access to the OTC meds that you know will help you deal with the symptoms or make you feel better. Nobody wants to be sick on their vacation, so try to deal with the symptoms only as long as it takes till you feel better. I have packed any/all of the items most folks have mention on this thread, including the items that phillygirl2400 has specified above such as the non-liquid versions of DayQuil and Pepto Bismo. In addition, I usually pack a first aid kit, Bonine, eye drops, and some Oragel in the event you have a tooth ache. Safe travels and enjoy your cruise. Walter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan1971 Posted March 20, 2018 #37 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Our medical is also very extensive and contains both prescription and over the counter meds. We were once asked by a Customs Officer in Australia what meds we had and had some difficulty being able to rattle them off. Since then we ensure we have a list of all meds we have both prescription and over the counter. What maybe over the counter in one country may be a prescription in another. Border protection Officers are not out to penalise legitimate passengers in need of meds. Strangely enough since this incident we have offered our list up to customs officers when discussing our meds and they have too date always declined to read it. Remember though that on arrival cards where they ask Do you have drugs with you answer yes and a couple of minutes later you are on your way. Tick NO and you could be delayed a long time I can only imagine how frustrating it must have felt to either not know or not remember all the meds you had with you. I travel with meds, prescription and OTC, and have taken pictures of all of my medication bottles using my mobile phone such that in the event I need to replace a medication, I would have the ability of recall to help expedite that process. If I am traveling for any length of time, I ALWAYS carry my prescription meds in their original container. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 sisters Posted March 20, 2018 #38 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Dont forget Pedialyte packets, come in handy after a day in the sun and alcohol intake:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzy1 Posted March 20, 2018 #39 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Bring it. No problem. I believe most veteran cruisers bring all sorts of meds. I won't leave home without my Airborne! Veteran ??? I have always packed a kitchen sink with every med available since i first started traveling in my 20’s . Haha !! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted March 20, 2018 #40 Share Posted March 20, 2018 We always pack Over the Counter medications. My favorite for easy carry is Theraflu. It is a powder you mix in hot water and comes in a night time and day time formula. Our last cruise Miami - Buenos Aires B2B there was a big outbreak of chest colds, runny noses and coughs. I don't know of any real flu on board. Celebrity carries Nyquil at about $15 a bottle and they sold out in about 4 days. I was glad we had brought some aboard. I've never been on a cruise that I didn't use some of my OTC meds or give them to friends or acquaintances that became ill and couldn't find any meds on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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