First Aid Supplies
- band aids, gauze wraps, tape, duct tape, steri-strips, ace wrap
- mole skin, safety pins, tweezers, small scissors, cotton tip applicators, magnifying glass, multi knife tool (Swiss Army knife), matches
- bar of soap or hand sanitizer, disinfectant for cuts/scrapes , sealable plastic bags, non latex gloves
- thermometer (digital or non glass)
- addresses/phone numbers local hospitals/clinics
- address/phone number for personal primary care clinician
- insurance card with phone numbers
- The Pocket Doctor: A Passport to Healthy Travel by Steve Bezrucha, MD or other first aid Manuel
- syringe kit (for long term stays in some countries)
Insect/Animal Protection
- insect repellent (35% DEET), insect spray
- permethrin spray (20% or higher)
- mosquito netting (pretreated)
Heat/Sun Protection
- sunscreen, SPF > 30
- Plastic water bottle
- Hat, sunglasses + extra pair
Water Purification
- Iodine, chemical purifiers
- heating coil and/or filter
Medications
- Personal prescriptions
- adequate supply of medication/each in individual storage containers
- extra contraceptives including condoms
- copy of each prescription
- generic names of all medications
- Epipen epinephrine auto injector (if indicated)
- Travel prescriptions
- anti-malarial, anti-diarrhea, altitude sickness prevention, motion sickness prevention (patch)
- Topical medications
- lubricating eye drops
- nasal sprays
- vaginal yeast medication
- antifungal ointment/powder
- hydrocortisone cream 1 %
- antibiotic ointment
- OTC medications
- analgesics/anti-inflammatory (paracetamol, Brufen)
- antacids (Digine, Gelusil)
- antihistamines (for allergic reactions)
- decongestants –Nose block;
- cough suppressants
- anti-constipation
- stool softener,
- anti-diarrheal
- oral rehydration solution in packets
- vitamins
Other Items
- extra eyeglasses, copy of prescription
- contact lenses, cleaning/wetting solutions
- dental care / floss
- feminine hygiene supplies
- toilet paper/ facial tissues in small packets
- condoms
- flashlight and batteries (LED only)
- electrical plug adapter; current converter
- hand cleansers in small packets
Vivekanantha
Clinic Consultation Champers at
Chennai:- 9786901830 (Head office)
Pondicherry:- 9865212055 (Branch
office)
Panruti:- 9443054168
9786901830
Vivekanantha Clinic Health Line
