You should always be prepared when traveling. You have to make sure you will be able to handle situations even if you’re miles from your own home. Here’s one thing that you shouldn’t leave without - a travel medicine kit. Who knows what may happen to you to while on the road? Having one handy may save you from minor things like embarrassment from a minor indigestion problem or save your life. Here are some meds that you may want to consider bringing with you.

• Antacids to treat indigestion or gas problems
• Antibiotic tablets just in case you go somewhere remote
• Antidiarrhea
• Antihistamines for insect bites and allergies
• Antiseptics or antibiotic creams for wounds and scratches
• Aspirin or ibuprofen for minor pains like headaches and muscle pains
• Baby powder to freshen up and soothe prickly heat
• Bandages, gauzes, micropore tape for dressing wounds
• Decongestant
• Elastic bandages for sprains and strains
• Fiber tablets for constipation
• Insect reppelant sprays or lotion
• Motion sickness tablets
• Thermometer
• Tweezers or better yet a Swiss army type multi-purpose knife
• Other prescription medicine that you need

How to Pack the Medicine Kit

• For the pack, use a waterproof pack.
• Use plastic pill cases instead of glass ones.
• Pack meds in idividual zip lock cases.
• Since these medications usually get stored and rarely used, make sure you keep track of expiry dates.

Sure seems like packing everything but the proverbial kitchen sink but being prepared is always best.