Allianze College of Medical Sciences

Student Travel > First Aid Kit

	As a medical student, you should already realize the importance of a first aid kit. Here’s a basic list of items for a First Aid Kit for travelers.
	- Small pair of scissors - Tweezers or forceps - Thermometer - First-aid manual - Sterile dressings (in different sizes) - Gauze bandages - An elastic bandage (can have Velcro ends) - Triangular bandage and safety pins - Adhesive tape - Cotton swabs - Band-Aids (a variety of sizes)		- Antibacterial ointment - Antifungal cream - Antiseptic solution - Hydrocortisone cream (1%) - Antibiotic cream or ointment - Water-purifying tablets - Imodium (or other diarrhoea medicine) - Pain Reliever (Tylenol or Motrin) - Antacid (such as Pepto or Mylanta) - Antihistamine (such as Benadryl) - Disposable gloves - Calamine Lotion (or similar product for bug bites)