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PERSONAL MEDICAL KIT RECOMMENDATIONS
We strongly encourage you to bring a personal medical kit for all trips, especially those venturing into remote destinations.
Most GeoEx trips do not have a trip physician and the leader’s medical kit does not contain any prescription or controlled medications.
Over-the-counter and prescription medications in many destinations do not meet US safety and quality standards.
Pleases discuss the list below with your personal physician, especially before any medication is taken by a child, pregnant women, or a nursing mother. This list is intended to serve only as a guideline. Your personal kit should reflect your medical history and the specific health risks associated with your upcoming trip (we have included a country-specific health bulletin in your pre-departure materials). Your medical kit should contain medications you have used before to lessen the chance of unforeseen allergies. It is recommended that you bring an additional 50% supply of your existing prescription medications in their original containers. Please include all prescription medications in your carry-on luggage. See the attached chart to assist you and your physician to choose a limited number of antibiotics right for you, to cover a range of potential infections. PAIN RELIEF Mild pain: acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) Severe pain: acetaminophen with codeine (Tylenol with codeine), hydrocodone with acetaminophen (Vicodin, Norco)
WOUND CARE Supplies: Band-Aids, Steri-Strips, betadine solution or prep pads, tape, Polysporin or similar over the counter topical antibiotic ointment, nonstick gauze pads, roll gauze, small scissors, tweezers Antibiotic Treatment of Skin Infection: azithromycin (Zithromax), amoxicillin clavulanate (Augmentin), cefuroxime (Ceftin), cephalexin (Keflex), ciprofloxacin (Cipro), or levofloxin (Levaquin) Antibiotic Treatment for Suspected MRSA Skin Infection: trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra) ORTHOPEDIC/FOOT CARE Supplies: Ace bandage, moleskin/foam, corn plasters, antifungal cream or powder RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS Congestion: over the counter decongestant and/or antihistamine tablets, nasal decongestant spray (only for short term use) Sore throat: throat lozenges Antibiotic Treatment of Respiratory Infection: azithromycin (Zithromax), amoxicillin clavulanate (Augmentin), cefuroxime (Ceftin), cephalexin (Keflex), trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra) ,ciprofloxacin (Cipro), or levofloxin (Levaquin) ALLERGY SYMPTOMS/ ALLERGIC REACTION Allergy symptoms: antihistamine tablets (various OTC or prescription), steroid nasal spray (Flonase)
Severe allergic reaction: injectable epinephrine (Epipen), diphenhydramine (Benadryl), prednisone, metered dose inhaler (Albuterol)
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