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First Aid

Items Description
pain reliever Tylenol extra strength gelcaps (500Mg)
anti-diarrhea Imodium Advanced: anti-diarrhea/anti-gas chewable tablets
antibiotic did not bring any. (Which was a mistake. Fortunately I am able to borrow some. This is good for both stomach problems as well as for my big cut.)
general stomach problems Pepto Bismo Chewables: relief for upset stomach, indigestion, diarrhea, heartburn, nausea
topical antiobiotic Maximum strength Neosporin + Pain Relief first aid antibiotic/pan relieving ointment
anti-itching Cortaid 1% hydrocortisone anti-itch cream
antihistamine for colds non-drowsy Sudafed 12-hr extended-release tablets for nasal and sinus congestion
anti-nausea Compazine is prescription only. I got Bonine Meclizine Hydrochloride once-a-day chewable tablets (raspberry flavored :-)
bandaids 3M Nexcare Active Strips Flexible Foam Bandages (water resistant) (assorted sizes)

3M Nexcare Active Strips

3M Nexcare Non-stick pads

Curad Gauze (3x3 in. sterile pads)

Curad stretch gauze

3M Nexcare clear hypoallergenic tape

alcohol swab B-D individually foil wrapped 70% isopropyl alcohol swabs for anti-bacterial/antiseptic
Q-tip/cotton balls x

 

Health/Beauty

Items Description
Diamox Acetazolamide 250Mg
malaria Lariam 250Mg
sun screen Banana Boat Maximum Sunblock (SPF 50)
zinc oxide zinc oxide ointment (20%).
chap stick Blistex Ultra protection lap balm with SPF 30
insect repellent Deet
moisturizing cream Vaseline intensive care lotion: advanced healing/aloe & naturals
moleskin Dr Scholl's Moleskin Plus
second skin Spnco 2nd Skin non-stick moist burn pads
lambs wool Dr Scholls lamb's wool for toe padding
foot powder Tinactin tolnaftate antifungal super absorbent powder (Can I really use it to dry out the hiking boots every night ?)
anti athletic foot Lotrimin AF liquid
shaver Stephen: battery-powered travel shaver; Theresa: BiC silky touch lady shaver
tooth brush
tooth paste Crest
pain relieving rub Sportscreme deep penetrating pain relieving rub
vitamin Kirkland daily multi-vitamin. Kirkland 1000mg vitamin C.
hand sanitizer Purell instant hand sanitizer with moisturizers and vitamin E
anti-perspirant baby powder Soft & Dry gel; Dry Idea roll-on
cough drops Ricola natural herb cough drops
throat lozenges Ricola Echinacea honey-lemon herb throat lozenges
ear plugs North noise husher
ankle wrap/bandage 3M Nexcare self-adhering athletic support wrap
constipation Metamucil Apple Crisp fiber wafers
sleeping pills Nytol (But did not use it on the trip.)
toilet tissue CottonBud personal pack traveler's toilet tissue
mirror/comb a nifty little fold-up comb with a built-in mirror
wet ones Wet Ones antibacterial moist toweletes
eye drop Advanced Relief Visine
nail clipper