Everything You Need in Your Travel Medicine Bag

The last thing you want to deal with while on vacation is being sick. Whenever I go on vacation, I always pack a travel medicine kit. In this post, I put together a list of items you need in your travel medicine bag.

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When you're traveling out of the country or just to a new area, sometimes your body may not agree with your new surroundings or even the food. I remember when I went to Coachella, my allergies had started flaring up. I wasn't use to the dry crisp air. I was thankful that I had packed some allergy medicine.

This post is all about what to pack in your travel medicine bag.

Travel Medicine Kit List

Your Prescription Medicine

Be sure to pack your regular prescription medication. Make sure you either pack them in their original containers that shows your name and prescription or the actual prescription just in case you get stopped going through TSA if you're flying.

Emergency Contact List

If you ever need to call for help, you need to have an emergency contact list handy for medical personnel to alert your family and/or friends of an emergency. I would suggest writing these contacts down one a notecard.

Pain Reliever

Don't spend your vacation with a headache or joint pain. Pack a pain reliever!

Allergy Medicine

Whether you have sinus allergies or food allergies or not, packing allergy medicine should be a top priority. You never know how your body will respond to a different environment. Some allergy medicine includes Zyrtec, Allegra, or Claritin.

Medicine Bag

Of course you need a dedicated bag to put all of your medicine in.

First Aid Kit

First aid kits are a good start because they typically have everything you need. I always carry a mini first aid kit. I don't know why, but I typically have to use a bandaid on every trip. Some essentials hese first aid kits include wound care supplies, bandaids, cleansing wipes, and sterile gauze pads.

Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe vera gel is a gel that comes from the leaves of aloe vera plants. Aloe vera gel can be used to treat sunburns, other burns, mosquito bites, and rashes. A very good staple to include in your travel medicine kit.

Anti-Nausea Medicine

I always pack anti-nausea medicine because I get motion sickness on the plane, boat, or sometimes in the car. I usually take some medicine 30 minutes before I'm doing an something that may cause nausea. I use the behind the ear patches when I went on a cruise for the first time because I didn't want anything that made me sleepy and most times Dramamine does.

Sunscreen

Whether you're relaxing on the beach, going on a hike, or just enjoying tourist spots, make sure you grab some sunscreen. You don't want to deal with being sunburned while on vacation.

Probiotics

Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that have beneficial effects on your body, especially for your digestive system.

Hand Sanitizer

When cleaning wounds, your hands must be sterile. Having hand sanitizer in your travel medicine kit would be a good idea.

Hydration

Staying hydrated is super important when you're traveling. The sun doesn't feel the same in various regions. Long flights can also deplete your body. Hydration is key to overall wellness.

Bug Repellent

You definitely want to pack something to repel mosquitoes, bugs, and any other flying creatures LOL. You never know what kind of disease bugs are carrying that they could possibly transmit to you.

Anti-Diarrhea Medicine

Dealing with diarrhea is the last thing you want to do when you're on vacation. Especially when you're wanting to try different foods. You definitely want to add this to your medicine bag.

Cough Suppressant

Don't let a cough get in the way of your vacation. Make sure you have a cough suppressant in your medicine bag.

Sleep Aid

Depending on where you're traveling to, you might feel a little jet lagged. Plus rest is crucial to staying healthy. In case you have trouble sleeping, add a sleep aid to your travel medicine kit would be a good idea.

Cotton Swabs & Q-tips

Cotton swabs and Q-tips offers a way for you to clean your wounds with getting dirt and other things in while cleaning.

Medical Tape

Medical tape works like a bandage but can cover those bigger areas like your wrists.

Calamine Lotion

Calamine lotion is great for rashes,  bug bites, and sunburns. If you're going to be doing outdoor activities, you definitely want to add this to your medicine bag.

Antacids

Antacids aids in combatting heartburn and indigestion. Having these on hand would be a great idea since your body can react to regional foods differently.

Antibiotic Ointment

Eye Drops

Eye drops can provide some relief from irritated, strained or dry eyes.

Now that you have your travel medicine bag stocked, it's time to enjoy your vacation!