Traveling can put you in many situations and expose you to many things. Whenever I hear someone sneeze or cough, I fear catching something, especially in close quarters like on an airplane or a train. But, a cold or the flu are not the only things that can happen when you’re traveling. Consider other things like cuts and bruises, headaches and muscle pain, nausea, etc. These non-urgent matters require regular “Over The Counter” medications that can be difficult to get or find when you’re on the road.
In preparing for any trip, short or long, I’ve composed a list of OTCs that I travel with and keep packed in my toiletry bag or, shall I say, Rx bag. I also make sure I keep it with me at all times, on the plane, on the bus, in my hotel room, etc
Over-The-Counter medicine list includes
- Cold and Flu Medicine
- Cough Drops or Suppressant
- Antihistamine
- Decongestant
- Anti-Diarrheal
- Antacid
- Motion Sickness Medicine
- Pain reliever
- Fever reducer or Acetaminophen
- Anti-inflammatory
- Mild Laxative
- Sleep Aid
- Anti-bacterial ointment
- Bandaids
- Ace Bandage
- Alcohol wipes
I certainly have my favorites, and I’m sure you do as well, so I’m not going to give you brand names.
Be prepared and stay safe.
Yours truly,
Ja’Vonne, aka, The Traveling Culturati