It is summer vacation soon and we are going to travel more than ever. More business travel, more leisure activities, more family outings—it is surely looking very busy ahead of times just like last year.

More Indians with larger disposable incomes are willing to explore intricacies of their own rich cultural heritage or trying to discover “hidden virgin” spots anywhere on the map. While offshore travel has always been the delight n fancy of the many, yet travel can still be a tedious experience given there is always room for loopholes while devising a well-organized travel plan that includes all principal amenities as well as the “not so often considered” accessories such as dressings and medications to combat an event of mishap. In other words, a well-equipped First Aid Box would prove to be as handy as a purse or tickets. So in case you are confused as to what should be the standard first aid kit and what the essentials are, we dig it out for you.

As recently as 30 years ago, little was known or written about travel stress as a recognizable medical condition. Excessive stress has now conclusively been linked to high blood pressure, ulcers, and a host of other ailments. Travel-stress symptoms commonly include indigestion, headaches, fatigue, respiratory ailments (asthma), and anxiety, all of which can negatively affect the traveller's performance.

Antihistamines on the other hand helps control frequent bouts of sneezing, stuffy or runny nose as well as itchy and watery eyes, symptoms that indicate allergy to pollution, trees, grass or weeds. Again, warning is indicated since commonly available antihistamines are sedative (sleep inducing) and could prove risky if the patient consumes these medications and drives or handles machinery simultaneously. It would be best to consult a doctor beforehand to know more about such drugs.

Another important component of a First Aid box should be an effective painkiller & fever reliever. Here the choice should be Paracetamol (Crocin) due to its safety record for mild to moderate fever and pain.

So next time you leave home don’t leave without your First Aid kit. A little negligence can ruin your holidays and turn the picnic into a nightmare After all bon voyage signifies farewell with best wishes and returning home safely!

FIRST AID KITTY

Wherever you go—even to low-risk destinations.

It’s a good idea to bring a supply of over-the-counter medicines.

Some products to consider taking with you:

 Pain relievers such as Paracetamol

 For acidity keep Eno Digesure

 For Backache keep ointment like Iodex

 Antacids

 Diarrhea medicines

 Motion sickness aids

 Insect repellant

 Sunscreen with SPF higher than 15

 First aid kit

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