What's in Your St John First Aid Kit?

[ifloat]

Besides Painkillers (the drink) that is.

Here's my list so far:

Waterproof bandaids
Benedryl/Zyrtek Tablets
Benedryl anti itch cream
Bug Spray
Suntan Lotion
Jelly/Insect Sting Stuff
Eyedrops
Tweezers

What am I forgetting?

[DCphoto]

Band aid brand anti-inch gel is better than benydryl. The only thing that helped me. I had both with me last trip. It has a cooling effect that helps a lot.

[Marcia (Mrs. Pete)]

advil/asprin

[mrsb]

All the stuff on your list +
Pepcid/tums
2nd the Band Aid anti itch stuff
Eardrops
Preventative antibiotics in case of sinus infection (I don't take unless I need to!)
Muscle relaxers(in case of back trouble)
Zanax (in case of sudden airplane panic):shock:

I usually only end up using the anti-itch gel and the tums. I feel old now.

[byado18]

These are something that are in my "anywhere I travel" kit.....
Ace wrap for sprained ankles
Hot and cold pads...the kind that are activated upon use
Rx for an antibiotic(or other medicine that you might need) if you (or someone traveling with you) are prone to infections or other ailments
Antibiotic cream
Aspirin or other temperature reliever
Lomotil or other anti-diarrhea medicine
Aloe or other sunburn reliever

But I'm a RN and worry a lot...... plus my grown kids still assume I will solve any possible problem!

Actually we've had a wonderful experience the one time someone traveling with us needed to see an MD!....so I worry a little less but still try to come prepared....

That's it for tonight........

[Joshie]

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[ifloat]

Hmmm...good ideas. Thanks.

[djmom]

safety pin-far a variety of emergencies
alcohol wipe (in little packets)

[loria]

a thermometer (esp if you have kids)
ice/heat pack
when we were traveling in SE asia i brought regular abx (amoxicilian) and antivirals (tamiflu) a kit for stitching, alcohol wipes , benedryl (in a couple of formats) eye patches/eye wash, splints for fingers, ace bandages, etc, etc, etc (yeah, i am a bit of a worrier, but didnt want to be stuck in the hills without this stuff--)
down there i would leave the more serious crap to the folks at myrah keating

[nascarfan59]

We take a small bottle of vineger with us to beach in case of a jelly fish of sea urchin sting.

[Carolyn]

I have said it before and I say it again...BAND-AID BLISTER BLOCK!!! It is shaped like a stick deodorant but very small and you rub on any skin that MIGHT get a blister and forms a protective barrier, so no blister forms. Especially helpful if you are hiking in shoes that might rub or flip flops that cause a tender spot on tender winter feet. Mostly it is preventive but can also be used on a new blister to add protection. Works like a charm, good stuff.

[California Girl]

I always take some of those BIG bandaids. They're especially good for scrapes or cuts on feet... they stay on!

[RickG]

We take the same things on every trip:

Claritin
Ibuprofen
Pepto-Bismol tablets
Imodium
Vitamins
Alkaseltzer Hangover
Neosporin
Bandaids
Tweezers

Cheers, RickG

[waterguy]

I pack my medic bag it has every thing and is ready to go

[gymnastika]

I travel with meat tenderizer for stings. Just mix with a drop of water and mix it up in your hand. It's supposed to break down the enzymes from the poison or something like that. We use it for scorpion stings and it works quickly. It's great for travel as I don't have to take up my valued liquids real estate in my carry-on.