This is the basic list to cover the more common ailments that affect trekkers. Climbing groups, expeditions and trekkers going to isolated areas will need a more comprehensive 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 125 mgs in 5 ml syrup)
- Aspirin (300mgs tablets)
For Allergy
- Avil (25 mgs tablet)
- Benadryl Syrup
- Trexyl – (60mgs tablet, 30 mgs in 5 ml syrup)
For Infections
- Eye: Neosporin Ophthalmic Cream
- Throat and Lung: Amoxicillin (125mg per 5 ml syrup, 250 mgs and 500 mgs tablets)
- For Abdomen: Metronidazole(200mgs, 400mgs tablets) Tinidazole (500 mgs tablets)
For Open Wounds
- Cloxacillion and Cephalexin(125 mgs in 5 ml 250 mgs and 500 mgs tablets)
- For urinary infections
- Narfloxacin (200 mgs, 400 mgs tablets)
Disinfectants
- Betadine (Solution and cream)
- Miconazole Cream (for fungal infection)
- Silver sulphadiazine(for burn injury)