This is a basic list of medical supplies to cover common ailments that may affect trekkers. However, climbing groups, expeditions, and trekkers venturing into isolated areas may require a more comprehensive medical kit to address potential health emergencies.
Medical Instruments:
- Sphygmomanometer (Blood pressure instrument)
- Syringes (20 ml and 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 (500 mg tablets and 125 mg in 5 ml syrup)
- Aspirin (300 mg tablets)
For Allergy:
- Avil (25 mg tablets)
- Benadryl Syrup
- Trexyl (60 mg tablets and 30 mg in 5 ml syrup)
For Infections:
Eye:
- Neosporin Ophthalmic Cream
Throat and Lung:
- Amoxicillin (125 mg per 5 ml syrup, 250 mg, and 500 mg tablets)
Abdomen:
- Metronidazole (200 mg and 400 mg tablets)
- Tinidazole (500 mg tablets)
Open Wounds:
- Cloxacillin and Cephalexin (125 mg in 5 ml, 250 mg, and 500 mg tablets)
Urinary Infections:
- Narfloxacin (200 mg and 400 mg tablets)