Travel With Basic Medicines

One of the easiest ways to ruin a day of travel or possibly an entire trip is to have a sick family member. It can be even worse if you infect each other and then the entire family gets sick.

You know your kids and their potential health issues. They might have sensitive ears, often suffer from an upset stomach, or have specific food sensitivities. Ensure you’re prepared and have what’s needed to make your sick family member feel better as quickly as possible.

Pack some Over-The-Counter (OTC) medications, and if any family member has specific medical needs, ask your doctor for a prescription before the trip. Some essential OTC medications include general pain relievers, headache medicines, allergy medicines, upset stomach remedies, motion sickness prevention medication, and any other medication that might apply to your family or the specific trip.

To avoid any issues at border control, try to take your medications in their original packaging, especially prescription medications. If you can’t take the original package, carry a copy of the prescription from your doctor.

Check the regulations of the countries you are visiting to ensure you can bring your medications with you.

Remember that adults can get sick as well, so pack medications for them too.