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First-aid kit essentials for your next overland trip<\/h1>\n

Everything you need to pack in your toiletry bag when you travel<\/h2>\n

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Hello! We’re Olivia & Victor, authors of the OunTravela guides.<\/h4>\n

Over the years, our passion for adventure has led us to create original travel guides<\/a> sold in over 70 countries worldwide. Our mission is to spread a travel philosophy based on adventure, freedom, improvisation and exploration<\/strong>. Our guides inspire travellers to explore the world’s forgotten paths, encountering wilderness and civilization.<\/p>\n

We hope you find this article, based on our own experience, useful.<\/p>\n

Enjoy your reading! <\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

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The medical kit we present in this article has been prepared with the advice of the Hopitaux de Toulouse. Of course, this kit must be prescribed by a doctor and adapted to your personal needs. What’s more, some destinations require more specific treatments (anti-malaria treatment, treatment for altitude sickness, etc.) and special vaccinations. In this case, we recommend that you consult a specialist center if possible. Similarly, if you’re traveling with children, certain medications may be contraindicated. Keep medicines away from light and heat, and take a copy of the prescription with you.<\/p>\n

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Care and small equipment<\/h2>\n

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  • Disinfectant : Biseptine, Hexomedine, Hibiscrub, Betadine…<\/li>\n
  • Dressings, compresses, plasters, “double skin” dressings…<\/li>\n
  • Eye irritation: Biocidan, Dacryoserum, single-dose physiological saline,…<\/li>\n
  • Sun protection cream and sunburn treatment (Biafine)<\/li>\n
  • Hydroalcoholic hand solution<\/li>\n
  • Water disinfection: Aquatabs or Micropur DCCNa tablets<\/li>\n
  • Thermometer<\/li>\n
  • Condoms<\/li>\n
  • Tweezers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Fighting pain and fever<\/h2>\n

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    • Paracetamol: Doliprane, Efferalgan; Dafalgan<\/li>\n
    • Anti-inflammatories (sciatica, lumbago, tendonitis): voltarene, Biprofenol, Ibuprofen… No aspirin or anti-inflammatory drugs in Dengue zones.<\/li>\n
    • Anti-spasmodics (stomach pain) : Spasfon<\/li>\n
    • For heartburn: Maalox, Gaviscon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Fighting diarrhea<\/h2>\n
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      • Tiorfan and Smecta in the first instance.<\/li>\n
      • Loperamide.<\/li>\n
      • Oral rehydration sachets for children : Adiaril<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Fight against vomiting<\/h2>\n
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        • Vogalene, Primperan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          What should I do if I have diarrhoea?<\/h2>\n

          The important thing is to avoid dehydration. As soon as diarrhea appears, and without waiting to feel thirsty, drink more: drinking water, light tea. You can also use Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS), especially for children. <\/span>If you don’t have ORS, mix 6 level teaspoons of sugar and 1 level teaspoon of salt in a liter of drinking water. Beware: taking beverages with too much sugar can aggravate diarrhea. Continue to eat normally.<\/p>\n

          If diarrhea lasts more than 3 days and\/or if stools are very frequent or contain blood and mucus, and in the event of repeated vomiting or fever (T>38\u00b0C) consult a doctor.<\/p>\n

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          Antibiotics<\/h2>\n
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          • Febrile or bloody diarrhea : Fluoroquinolone or Azithromycin<\/li>\n
          • Urinary tract infection: Fluoroquinolone<\/li>\n
          • ENT, pulmonary and skin infections: Augmentin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            Fighting allergies<\/h2>\n
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            • Antihistamines: Zyrtec, Aerius<\/li>\n
            • Bronchodilator: Ventoline spray<\/li>\n
            • Cortisone: Prednisolone<\/li>\n
            • Adrenaline auto-injector pen: Anakit, Anahelp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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              Food instructions<\/h2>\n
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              • Hand washing is the most important preventive measure (before meals, after using the toilet, and as often as possible).<\/li>\n
              • Drink bottled, filtered or purified water. Avoid ice cubes.<\/li>\n
              • Limit raw food, unless it’s fruit or vegetables you’ve peeled or shelled yourself, or if it’s been washed.<\/li>\n
              • Foods containing raw eggs (homemade mayonnaise, mousses, creams) may be at risk.<\/li>\n
              • Artisanal ice creams are very risky.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                Mosquito control<\/h2>\n
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                • Body repellents, preferably with icaridin or DEET 50%.<\/li>\n
                • Permethrin-based clothing repellents 6% spray, 8% dip<\/li>\n
                • Permethrin-impregnated mosquito nets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                  Fighting malaria<\/h2>\n

                  Seek medical advice.<\/p>\n

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