What you need to bring for a personal first aid kit will depend on your health, where you are going and how long you will be there. Here are some suggestions of what to bring for a 2-3 week trip to a tropical area in an under developed country. Remember to bring small amounts in small tight containers that are well labeled.
Band aids made of cloth not plastic (they can melt)
Alcohol preps- those foil packets of alcohol pads about 10
Sunscreen - waterproof SPF15 higher
Lip balm with SPF 15 or higher
Soothing eye drops or artificial tears
Tweezers and small scissors ( put in check on bag not carry on)
Duct tape - take a toilet paper cardboard tube and cut in half and wrap a few yards of duct tape around it to make a small roll
Small tube of triple antibiotic cream (ointments can melt)
Bug bite cream - 1% hydrocortisone cream, diphenhydramine cream or a product such as After Bite
Prescription medicines in original labeled bottles
Anti diarrhea medicine - available over the counter
Acupressure wrist bands for motion sickness
Mild laxative tablets
Aspirin or ibuprofen or acetaminophen (depending on what you can take based on allergies, health problems and concurrent medications - if in doubt ask a health professional)
Emergency dental kit
If you wear contact lenses you may want to leave them home. Lack of clean water makes proper handling and cleaning contacts a problem. The dryness of the airplane and dust on safari make wearing contacts uncomfortable.
There are first aid kits available that have most of the above all prepackaged. If you don't use it on this trip, there is always the next!
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