{"id":26815,"date":"2024-11-12T16:46:25","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T14:46:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vaccinatiepunt.nl\/?p=26815"},"modified":"2026-04-08T13:15:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T11:15:31","slug":"travellers-information-the-travel-pharmacy-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vaccinatiepunt.nl\/en\/reizigersinformatie-de-reisapotheek-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel information The Travel Pharmacy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Not every country has the same hygiene and medical standards as the Netherlands. The<br>is therefore advisable to bring your own travel pharmacy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The composition of the travel pharmacy depends on the destination, type of trip, length of trip and<br>of whether, for example, children or people with a (chronic) condition<br>last. The composition can range from E.H.B.O items to medicines used in the<br>abroad may not be available or difficult to obtain and\/or whose quality cannot be guaranteed<br>is.<br><br>Only prescription drugs and any aids may be used in consultation with<br>be added to the Travel Pharmacy by a doctor.<br><br>Consultation is necessary because certain medicines, for example, have a limited shelf life<br>have, some drugs are bad to combine or because certain<br>climatic conditions can have a negative impact on medicines. It is advisable<br>before taking any medication, read the leaflet first!<br><br>From the checklist below, you can make your own selection to take with you on your trip. Also in the<br>pharmacy or drugstore you can get advice on suitable remedies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BASIC TRAVEL PHARMACY<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First-aid box<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25a1 First aid book<br>\u25a1 Gauzes (sterile)<br>\u25a1 Gauze dressing<br>\u25a1 Vaseline gauzes<br>\u25a1 Hydrophilic dressing<br>\u25a1 Stretch bandage<br>\u25a1 Plasters<br>\u25a1 Adhesive patches<br>Wound and blister plasters<br>\u25a1 Mitella<br>\u25a1 White cotton wool<br>\u25a1 Swallowtails<br>\u25a1 Scissors<br>\u25a1 Tweezers<br>\u25a1 Safety pins<br>\u25a1 Gloves<br>\u25a1 Denture forceps<br>\u25a1 Thermometer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diarrhoea<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25a1 Oral rehydration salts (O.R.S.)<br>\u25a1 Plugging agents, not activated carbon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disinfectant<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Bring 1 of the following resources:<br>\u25a1 Betadine ointment<br>\u25a1 Chlorhexidine<br>\u25a1 Iodine solution<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pain and fever control<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25a1 Painkillers for children<br>\u25a1 Painkillers for adults<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>no acetylsalicyclic acid-based painkillers<br>(aspirin\u00ae \/ ascal\u00ae)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>suppositories can melt due to heat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Insect repellents<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25a1 DEET-based insect repellent<br>\u25a1 Impregnated mosquito net<br>\u25a1 Body-covering clothing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">COMPLEMENTARY TRAVEL PHARMACY<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Own medication<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25a1 Sufficient medication<br>\u25a1 Medicine passport,<br>available at pharmacies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drinking water<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of no clean drinking water<br>(bottled water)<br>\u25a1 Water disinfectant<br>\u25a1 Water filter<br>For more information, see:<br>the leaflet Water disinfection<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">STIs\/preservatives<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25a1 Condoms<br>\u25a1 (Oral) contraception<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Obstipation<br>\u25a1 Laxative<br><br>Travel sickness<br>\u25a1 Agent against travel sickness<br><br>Nasal drops<br>Itch<br>\u25a1 antihistamines<br><br>Sun<br>\u25a1 High-factor sunscreen,<br>at least factor 12<br>\u25a1 High-factor lip protection<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mold\/irritation<br>\u25a1 Agent against skin and foot fungus<br><br><strong>The following resources can only<br>take in consultation with an expert<br>consultant:<\/strong><br><br>Malaria<br>\u25a1 Malaria prophylaxis, depending on the<br>travel destination and the personal<br>circumstances<br>\u25a1 Evt. Malaria emergency treatment<br>\u25a1 Evt. remedy for vaginal fungus at<br>doxycycline use<br><br>Altitude sickness<br>\u25a1 Acetazolamide<br>\u25a1 See leaflet Altitude sickness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are you going to areas with no or<br>are insufficient medical facilities,<br>Or are you staying in a remote<br>area, then possibly take:<\/strong><br>Injection needles\/ syringes<br>\u25a1 Infusion needles<br>\u25a1 Infusion system<br>\u25a1 Emergency dental kit (emergency filling)<br>\u25a1 Blood lancets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lcr.nl\/\">www.lcr.nl<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Niet elk land heeft dezelfde hygi\u00ebnische en medische standaarden als Nederland. Hetis dan ook raadzaam zelf een reisapotheek mee te nemen. De samenstelling van de reisapotheek is afhankelijk van het reisdoel, type reis, de reisduur envan de vraag of er bijvoorbeeld kinderen of personen met een (chronische) aandoeningmeegaan. 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