First Aid Kit

Our first thought was that we would only take the essentials. As 
we’re planning on riding a motorbike around, our luggage allowance is limited. 

Our second thought was...hang on a minute...we’re riding a motorbike around India. Suddenly the first aid kit took priority. That extra pair of cute denim shorts went out the window and the first aid kit grew to fill the gap. 

Most of the stuff we had at home already, or we ‘acquired’ from first aid kits at work. It’s amazing the stuff you have in your bathroom cupboard when you dig deep enough. The rest can be picked up over the counter at the chemist, except the antibiotics for which you need a script from the GP.

Whether or not we’re going overboard is yet to be seen. I figure it’s better to be safe than sorry. And, as the helpful girl at the chemist reminded us, India is renowned for its prowess in the medical field so...we’ll be fine.

Thermometer
Scissors
Nail clippers
Nail file
Tweezers
Splinter Probe
Elastoplast
Gauze Bandage
Bandaids
Sterile Wound Dressing
Aero Wash: Eyewash and wound irrigation
Burn Aid Burn Dressing: sterile gel impregnated dressing
Burn Aid Gel: Cools, soothes and relieves burns, scalds and sunburn
Medi-Quattro cream: A four-in-one: antiseptic, aesthetic, anti-inflammatory and soothing cream.
Tinactin: Anti-fungal cream
Amoxicillin: Moderate-spectrum anti-biotic
Metoclopramide: Anti-nausea tablets
Buscopan: For relief of stomach ache and pain due to cramps or spasms (probably the most essential part of our first aid kit considering the delicious street food we plan on devouring)
Nurofen Zavance: Fast acting ibuprofen
Voltaren: Rapid relief of acute muscle aches
Tiger Balm: Topical treatment for the relief of muscle aches and pains (EBC...we’re ready for you)
Paw paw ointment: For everything!
Lemsip: Cold and flu relief