Minor ailments on holiday can spoil the fun and relaxation. If you go on holiday well prepared, you can quickly alleviate most minor ailments.

 

 

What should a good first-aid kit contain?

 

Painkillers: A packet of paracetamol and aspirin are usually sufficient. For more severe pain, you can take Voltaren with you. 

 

Sun protection: Depending on your skin type, use sun lotion with an appropriate sun protection factor. Use an aftersun product or a cooling aloe vera gel to prevent sunburn.

 

Travel sickness: For people who are prone to travel sickness, an appropriate remedy is important. It works better and faster than chewing gum.

 

 

Colds: You can also catch a cold in the summer climate. So take a nasal spray and throat lozenges with you. Paracetamol can also help with typical cold symptoms.

 

Digestion: The change in diet can lead to digestive problems. Preventive over-the-counter remedies (e.g. Lopedium) can help against diarrhoea, and electrolyte solutions for acute symptoms. For constipation and heartburn, you should take an over-the-counter medication from the pharmacy (e.g. Dulcolax, Omep).

Antispasmodics (e.g. Buscopan) can help with abdominal cramps.

 

Injuries: For minor injuries, take plasters, bandages, pain gel, wound ointment and wound disinfectant.

 

Eyes and ears: Eye drops and ear drops relieve acute conjunctival irritation or inflammation of the ear canal.

 

Insect repellent: Take insect repellent lotions or sprays with you. If you are still stung, a cream against itching (Systral) will help.

 

Other items for the first-aid kit: scissors to cut the bandage, Leukoplast to secure it.