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)
