July 15th, 2009 
Tushar Mathur The purpose of a Travel Kit is twin: (1) allow the traveller to take care of minor health problems as they occur and (2) treatment of pre-existing medical problem.
Nowadays a number of health kits is easily obtainable from market and may even be purchased by ordering from the internet; though, similar kits can be made at home by accumulating all necessary aids together.
The exact content of the first-aid kit should be based on end station and period of travel. Basic items that should be included are listed below:
1) If you are having some particular problem then keep personal prescription medications and also the prescribed medicines along with you.
2) Keep the medicines for malaria, diarrhea and histamine.
3) Also keep antibiotic for self-treatment of moderate to severe diarrhea.
4) Medicine for congestion, cough, headache, acidity.
5) Anti-motion sickness medicines are also necessary.
6) Paracetamol, aspirin, ibuprofen, or other medication for pain or fever.
7) Throat lozenges 
Some cream or ointment for fungal and bacterial infections.
9) Bandages (suitable for minor cuts for scrapes) and band-aids.
10) First-aid antibiotic ointment (e.g. Neosporin)
11) Sunscreen lotion.
12) Insect repellant.
13) Hand-sanitizing lotion (e.g. Purell).
14) Dettol or savlon.
15) Thermometer for measuring fever.
16) Oral dehydration solution sachets.
17) First-aid items like adhesive bandages, gauze, antiseptic, tweezers and scissors.
18) Some gel or lotion for blisters like Zytee.
19) Lubricating eye drops.
20) Address and phone numbers of near by hospitals or clinics.
First aid supplies may be available at your traveling destination, they may be costly and difficult to find. Cost and handiness are two fine reasons for taking a medical kit with you.
Always buy mini sizes or trial sizes items mentioned above and place them in sealable, clear plastic bags.
When you go for sightseeing, take a small-sized bag filled with bandages, aspirin, sunscreen, and first-aid ointment. Always remember to keep this first-aid kit in your bags, so that it is easily available during the move of your journey.
