Recommended Medical Kit

If you are thinking of going on a trek, the first thing you should consider is your health. You need to be physically ready to face the challenges of the Himalayas. As it is said, “prevention is better than care”. It is important to prepare in advance for any potential health issues that may arise during the trek.

We highly suggest you to get these recommended medical kit

Sphygmomanometer (Blood Pressure Instrument)
Syringes (20 ml, 10 ml)
Hot water bottle
Pen and writing pad
Stethoscope
Thermometer
Matchbox
Splints
Scissors
Tongue blades
Pen light
Cervical collar
Bandage and Dressings
Sterile gauge pads (large and small)
Band aids
Triangular Bandages
Elastic Bandages (3, 4 and 6 inches)
Adhesive Tapes
Eye Pads
Cotton roll (large and small)
Q-tips
Safety pins
Medications

For Pain

Paracetamol (500mgs tablet and 125mgs in 5ml syrup) Aspirin (300mgs tablets)

For Allergy

Avil (25mgs tablet) Benadryl Syrup Trexyl (60mgs tablet, 30mgs in 5ml syrup)

For Infections

Eye: Neosporin Ophthalmic Cream Throat and Lungs: Amoxicillin (125mg per 5ml syrup, 250mgs and 500mgs tablets) For Abdomen: Metronidazole (200mg, 400mgs tablets) Tinidazole (500mgs tablets)

For Open Wounds

Cloxacillin and Cephalexin (125mgs in 5ml 250mgs and 500mgs tablets) For urinary infections Norfloxacin (200mgs, 400mgs tablets)

Disinfectants

Betadine (Solution and cream) Miconazole Cream (for fungal infection) Silver sulphadiazine (for burn injury)