Basic Travel Medications
Ask you specialist travel doctor what you should take with you but there are some basic travel medications which will address the most likely ailments you will encounter on your travels. Here is a list to help you be prepared.
| Suggested Over-the-Counter Medicines | |
|---|---|
| Pain Killers | Headaches, Fevers, etc |
| Throat Lozenges | |
| Cold and Flu Medication | |
| Nose running Medication | |
| Gastro Medications | |
| Diarrhea Medication | |
| Hay Fever/Allergy Drugs | |
| Vitamins | Multivitamin (even if you do not regularly take vitamins, it may be a good idea to take while you are travelling – consult your doctor) |
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Note: Codeine based pain killers are illegal in some countries. It is illegal to sell and to import these in countries including UAE. You do not want to be stopped at the border for something like this. Consult your doctor, but pain killers like ibuprofen or aspirin are more widely accepted globally.
