At Mendus Pharmacy Travel Clinic, we love helping our customers prepare for their next adventure. Whether you’re jetting off to a tropical island, backpacking through Europe, or heading out on a family beach holiday, one thing many people overlook is packing a travel first aid kit.
It’s easy to assume you’ll find what you need once you get there—but in reality, local pharmacies abroad may not have the products you’re familiar with, and you could be facing a language barrier, limited supplies, or inflated prices. That’s why we always recommend sorting your kit well before you travel.
Let’s take a look at what your kit should include—and how we at Mendus Pharmacy can help you get holiday-ready with everything you need in one place.
Why You Should Pack Your Own First Aid Kit
When you’re away from home, especially in an unfamiliar country, the last thing you want to do is spend your holiday searching for medication. Your own kit offers:
- Convenience: Immediate access to essentials when you need them
- Familiarity: Trusted brands and instructions in English
- Peace of mind: You’re prepared for common travel ailments
- Safety: Reduce the risk of taking counterfeit or unfamiliar medications abroad
Having a well-stocked travel first aid kit can save your trip from being ruined by minor injuries, bites, sunburn, or stomach bugs.
Essentials for Your Travel First Aid Kit
Here’s what we recommend including in your kit, all of which are available at Mendus Pharmacy:
1. Pain Relief
Paracetamol or ibuprofen for headaches, fever, muscle aches, and general pain relief.
2. Antihistamines
Tablets for hay fever or allergic reactions, plus a soothing antihistamine cream for bites and stings.
3. Plasters and Dressings
A selection of plasters in various sizes, antiseptic wipes, and sterile dressings for cuts or grazes.
4. Antiseptic Cream or Spray
Ideal for treating minor wounds and preventing infection.
5. Anti-diarrhoea Tablets and Rehydration Sachets
Traveller’s diarrhoea is one of the most common travel issues. Loperamide and oral rehydration salts are essential.
6. Insect Repellent
Especially important if you’re travelling to tropical or rural areas.
7. After Bite/Bite Soothing Cream
To reduce itching and swelling from insect bites.
8. Motion Sickness Tablets
For travel by plane, boat, or coach.
9.Altitude Sickness Medication
For holidays in high-altitude locations.
10. Sunburn Relief
Aloe vera gel or after-sun cream to soothe sore skin.
11. Thermometer
Useful if you’re unsure whether a child (or adult) has a fever.
12. Any Prescription Medication
Bring enough for your trip (plus a little extra), and pack it in your hand luggage.
Essential if you are crossing 3 or more timezones.
Tailoring Your Kit to Your Destination
Different destinations pose different risks. Are you:
Travelling somewhere hot and humid? You’ll need strong sun protection, insect repellent, and anti-fungal powder.
Going hiking or trekking? Think blister plasters, wound dressings, and cooling foot spray.
Visiting a remote area? Consider more comprehensive supplies and a basic emergency care guide.
Pop into Mendus Pharmacy, and our team can help tailor your travel first aid kit based on your destination, health conditions, and the type of holiday you’re planning.
Don’t Forget Your Vaccinations
Getting your kit ready isn’t just about plasters and paracetamol—it’s also about preventative health. Depending on your destination, you may need travel vaccinations to protect against diseases such as:
Hepatitis A and B
Typhoid
Rabies
Japanese Encephalitis
Our pharmacists are trained to provide travel health advice and vaccinations, right here in the pharmacy. We’ll assess your itinerary and recommend the vaccines you need—ideally 4–6 weeks before you travel.
Visit Mendus Pharmacy Before You Go
We know you’ve got a lot to plan when it comes to your holiday—flights, accommodation, passports—but don’t leave your health to chance. By preparing your travel first aid kit in advance, you’ll be ready for anything and free to enjoy your trip with confidence.
At Mendus Pharmacy, we stock a full range of travel health essentials, from bite relief and sun care to travel-size medicines and motion sickness remedies. Our team is always on hand to answer questions, recommend products, and even build a customised kit just for you.
Need travel jabs? No problem—we offer a full travel vaccination service to keep you protected wherever you’re heading.
Book Your Travel Health Appointment Today
Don’t wait until the airport lounge to think about your health. Visit Mendus Pharmacy to get your travel first aid kit sorted, ask about travel vaccines, and enjoy your holiday with total peace of mind.
Contact us to book your travel consultation today—we’ll make sure you’re packed, protected, and prepared.