Are you preparing your luggage? Here is the list of medicines and basic equipment (thermometer, etc.) to have with you for a serene holiday in the mountains, the sea, in a hot country, mosquito-prone, for hiking or traveling with children.
Whatever your destination, it is better to prevent and take with you something to treat insect bites, sunburn, intestinal disorders, conjunctivitis…
- A analgesic and antipyretic (to lower fever): Paracetamol is recommended. It resists heat.
- A antidiarrheal based on clay or loperamide (Smecta for example)
- A mild laxative “changes of location are often the cause of constipation” informs Virginie Brevard, Doctor of Pharmacy-Aromatherapist, olfactotherapist.
- A antiemetic against travel sickness if necessary (Nausicalm® or Mercalm® for example). “You can takeLemon or Peppermint Essential Oil (Warning: this HE is absolutely ccontra-indicated in children under 6 years of age) in case of motion sickness: 1 to 2 drops on a piece of bread for example“recommends the pharmacist. We can also make her breathe.
- An antihistamine (cetirizine For example).
- A type antispasmodic Spasfon®for the digestive or gynecological pain or of “I’Bigarade Petit grain HE, with nerve and muscle antispasmodic properties“advises Virginie Brevard.
- A disinfectant hand sanitizer
- eye drops
- A cream against burns (such as Biafine®)
- An ointment against bruises and bumps (Arnica®)
- An ointment against itching after an insect bite. On the aromatherapy side, Virginie Brevard recommends theSpike lavender EO (not recommended for children under 6) or fine/true lavender EO.
- A thermometer
- A tweezer
- A sunscreen with an index adapted to your skin
- Sterile dressings and adhesive sutures. Namely: hydrocolloid or polyurethane dressings are water resistant.
- A topical antiseptic based on chlorhexidine or Dakin’s solution to clean small wounds. Prefer single doses
- An Aspivenin or venomex venom pump (snake bite but also wasp or bee sting)
- Hemostatic wicks in case of nosebleed associated with 1 to 2 drops of rose geranium essential oil (haemostatic property also)
- Condoms
- Tablets to disinfect drinking water
- Medicines for the prevention of malaria (prescribed by the doctor)
- A mosquito net
- A skin repellent
- An insecticide for clothes
- A tick hook
- An anti-inflammatory cream in case of sprain or blow
- A compression band
- Elastic compression bandages: they allow in particular to maintain a joint in place in the event of a sprain or a strain,
- Adhesive elastic bands for strapping
- Sterile dressings and adhesive sutures. Namely: hydrocolloid or polyurethane dressings are water resistant.
- Blister bandages
- A local antiseptic based on chlorhexidine or Dakin’s solution to clean small wounds. Prefer single doses
- Sterile compresses
- An Aspivenin or venomex venom pump (snake bite but also wasp or bee sting)
- Hemostatic wicks in case of nosebleeds
- A tweezer
- small scissors
- An ointment against bruises (of the Arnica type)
- An anti-inflammatory ointment
- A survival blanket
- A tick hook
- Mint alcohol
- An analgesic and antipyretic: Paracetamol
- An anti-secretory antidiarrheal
- An antiemetic in case of travel sickness
- Physiological serum to clean the nose, wounds
- Rehydration sachets
- A skin antiseptic
- Of the tablets to sterilize baby bottles (for toddlers)
- Skin and fabric impregnation insect repellents
- Healing cream or water paste (dermatitis of the seat)
- An ointment against bruises and bumps (Arnica)
- An ointment against itching after an insect bite.
- Eye antiseptic and anti-irritation eye drops
- A sunscreen cream
- Paracetamol for headache
- Compression stockings
- 1 anti-nausea olfactory stick based on lemon essence and/or essential oil of Pepper mint recommends Virginie Brevard.
THE essential essential oils in the event of a trip with a child for Virginie Brevard: HE of bigarade small grain to soothe children excited by the change of place, with anti-spasmodic and anti-infectious properties, to be applied on the stomach in addition to an anti-diarrheal or during constipation, essential oil ofitalian helichrysum for blows, hematomas and muscular traumas, HE of rose geranium multi-purpose: haemostatic, healing, anti-infectious and insect repellent action. Don’t forget a bottle ofvegetable oil (sweet almond or jojoba), support for essential oils.
Caution : for the use of essential oils, seek advice from an aromatherapy expert, doctor or pharmacist
Thanks to Virginie Brevard, Doctor of Pharmacy-Aromatherapist, olfactotherapist in La Rochelle: http://www.aromaconseils.com.