What's in your pharmacy bag?

[mistyinca]

The other thread about immodium prompted this one.

 

I remember before we took our first Splendor cruise last year that it is not a good idea to visit the infirmary because you can be quarantined. So since then I have packed a pharmacy bag.

 

I thought this would be a good place to share ideas some of us may not have thought of.

 

In my bag:

Immodium tablets

Pepto bismol tablets (take up less room than liquid)

rolaids

long acting acid prevention (like zantac or something)

tylenol

ginger capsules

non-drowsy dramamine

Robitussin DM gelcaps (cough suppressant)

Mucinex caplets

various antihistimines (claritin, benedryl, zyrtec--all tablet form)

neosporin

bandaids

cortaid

prescription pain meds

 

That's all I think of to need. I'd be interested to see if anyone has come up with something that I'm missing.

[LemurCat]

-Immodium

-Canadian Tylenol

-Canadian Ibuprophen

-OTC sleep aid

-Rolaids

-Colese

-ACE bandage (accident prone)

-Mole skin (for where da shoes rub da feet)

-bandaids

-antibiotic ointment

-Lydocaine gel (I burn like you wouldn't believe)

-Orajel

-Tooth cement

-Disposable ice pack

-Rubber ice bag

-Eyeshade

-Prescription drugs

-Tweezers

[toopeachy]

In my bag:

 

Tylenol

Asprin

Ibuprofin

Immodium tablets

Pepto bismol tablets

Ginger Root capsules

Less Drowsy Dramamine

Bandaids

Dailey Prescription meds

Dailey Vitamins

Contact Lens soution

Exra pair of contact lens's

Extra pair of glasses for DH

Emergency pair of glassses for myself

Tweezers

OTC Sleep aid (which I did not use! I was rocked to sleep every night!)

Almost Forgot to add!!

Claritan

Flonaze

Sudafed

[FamilyCruisers5]

Thanks for the reminder to bring these things. I appreciate it.

[jetskier]

My wife's bag looks like a pharmacy also. Too many items to list.

 

Dave

[bamaphotopro]

Diovan

 

Crestor

 

81mg Aspirin

 

Dramamine

 

Rolaids

 

- and -

 

 

(C - I - A - L - I - S)

 

:eek::eek::eek:

[bafinegan]

Hubby ALWAYS laughs at me, stating we will never need all that stuff. Until son came down with a head cold:rolleyes:. So here goes:

 

tylenol

advil

vicks vapo rub

zyrtec or claritin

night cough/cold/decongestion med

prescription meds

zantac

tums

bactine(can be used for sunburn OR as an antiinfective)

bandaides(assorted sizes)

ace wrap

pepto

 

I have 2 diff bags, one i pull out and place in bathroom because i think we will use frequently, the other i leave in luggage within easy reach if needed.

 

I also bring a small first aid kit with bandaides ,sm bottle of bactine tums and tylenol on all shore excursions.

 

as a nurse, i like being prepared at all times and have (often) shared my "stash" with other cruisers:)

 

baf

[FlaGrl4Evr]

In addition to the above, I would add, a travel size can of Lysol spray and a travel size of Lysol wipes. Keep them in your purse or carry on (as luggage may arrive later) and the first thing upon entering your cabin, spray the air-vent. As a health care professional I can tell you with all certainty that air vents are often overlooked when cleaning and it is a breeding ground for airborne virus. This is one of the number one areas that the CDC states is notorious for infection. Spray the air vent very well with Lysol spray then wipe off all doorknobs and any other surfaces that you feel necessary with the wipes.

I realize that this is not a pharmacy item but it would fall under preventative. Better safe than sorry.

In addition, bring some individually wrapped antibacterial hand wipes and sanitizer.

[riffatsea]

I notice a few of you bring both ginger tabs AND non drowsy Dramamine whose main ingredient is Meclizine . Can you explain why you bring both??? Do you use them together?

[jam3]

-Immodium

-Canadian Tylenol

-Canadian Ibuprophen

-OTC sleep aid

-Rolaids

-Colese

-ACE bandage (accident prone)

-Mole skin (for where da shoes rub da feet)

-bandaids

-antibiotic ointment

-Lydocaine gel (I burn like you wouldn't believe)

-Orajel

-Tooth cement

-Disposable ice pack

-Rubber ice bag

-Eyeshade

-Prescription drugs

-Tweezers

 

 

Tooth cement!! I always lose a crown while I'm traveling. I lost one last week while out of town. Ughh

[jetskier]

I notice a few of you bring both ginger tabs AND non drowsy Dramamine whose main ingredient is Meclizine . Can you explain why you bring both??? Do you use them together?

 

 

I take the Meclizine at night which numbs the inner ear making it less prone to movement. Buy it at the pharmacy for $9.95 for a 100ct bottle. You can also look at Amazon.com They have a chewable kind that is flavored.

http://www.amazon.com/Meclizine-HCl-25mg-Chewable-Tablets/dp/B001UWNBXK/ref=pd_bxgy_hpc_text_b

 

Ginger Root pills can be bought at Wal-mart in the vitamin section for around $5.95 for 100 ct. I take these in the morning. It relieves any quesiness you might have.

 

It is always best to pre-treat before you get onboard the ship.

Dave

[StephenNSamantha]

Benadryl for bites, stings, rashes, and allergic reactions.

[bafinegan]

I also bring a small can of lysol as per a previous poster(you can always tell who is a nurse huh:D). as far as prevention, i start the family on vit c tabs bout 5 days before the cruise. we continue during the cruise and for 5 days post trip.

betty

[Alliezona09]

Diovan

 

 

Crestor

 

81mg Aspirin

 

Dramamine

 

Rolaids

 

- and -

 

 

(C - I - A - L - I - S)

 

:eek::eek::eek:

 

lmao~ that you admitted it, not that you use it~! ;)

 

My list is pretty much the same as everyone elses~expect my DH has to bring his Vicodin~

[mistyinca]

hmmm...good idea about the vitamin c. I always come down with a cold within a few days of coming home from a cruise. I like the idea of a preventative.

 

Of course, last time I acquired shingles when I got back:eek:...don't think there's a preventative for that one...

[keishashadow]

from my packing list...

 

Prescription meds plus spare Rx jik

Band-Aids

Ace bandage/foot brace

Antibiotic ointment

small bottle of alcohol, rubbing;)

Aloe vera gel

Antacids/stomach remedies

Pain medicine

Kids pain medicine

Motion sickness remedies, including patch & dramamine for rest of family

prevacid OTC & tums

beneydryl pills & spray

Eyedrops

Cough drops

Contact lens solution

Sunscreen

Lip balm w/sunscreen

laxative

immodium

small medicated powder

body glide gel (to prevent chafing when lots of walking)

anti blister cream for feet

mole skin for blisters

Earplugs, for noisy neighbors

Earplanes

Insect repellent

Antibacterial hand gel

Wet wipes

[conchead]

Mine

Prescriptions:

pain meds

Ambien

BP med

 

Imodium (48 ct ..mine is a back up)

Rolaids

extra glasses, script sunglasses

toothbrush, tooth paste

Deodorant

 

Wifes:

Tylenol

Imodium (48count)

toothbrush, tooth paste

deodorant

and I guess some girl stuff

 

I guess you can tell by the imodium..we are not going to get

quarantined to our cabin because of a case of the sq....nevermind:o

[crusinpsychRN]

Just off Inspiration. A guy told me the first day he didn't feel so great. He went to infirmary and said he was "queezy". They took his temp, normal, and quaranteened him for 48 hours, 2 days of a 5 day cruise. He was unable to leave cabin or have anything but room service for food. All he wanted was pepto, which I got in the little basket in the BR.

[larrymeador]

1. Blood Pressure meds

2. Antacids

3. Vitamin C

4. Baby Aspirin

5. Immodium

6. Cortizone Cream

7. V-I-A-G-R-A

8. Motrin (V-i-a-g-r-a gives me a headache...:D)

9. Small Antibacterial Hand Gel

10. Darvocet (in case I throw my back out again (See #7));)

11. Crown Royal (for all those things that the above won't fix)........:D:D:D

[halos]

:confused:

I'm trying to decide if it's a good thing or a bad thing that men are so happy and open about their use of ED prescriptions........

 

I pack:

bonine

cold meds

benadryl

immodium

Rolaids

Excedrine

(hopefully we don't need any of the above, but usually wind up needing to dip into some of that stuff)

 

vitamins and supplements that we take daily

Our Rx drugs

 

Sun block

bug spray (which we have never used yet)

Blistex and all several forms of chap stick

[bamaphotopro]

lmao~ that you admitted it, not that you use it~! ;)

 

LOL! Admission is longer a problem ... for me, it's like admitting I take vitamins. My only problem with the drug is those silly commercials with the TWO bathtubs ... I still haven't figured that one out. Wouldn't it make much more sense for 'the couple' to be in a (lukewarm) hot tub together?

 

:)

[mistyinca]

LOL! Admission is longer a problem ... for me, it's like admitting I take vitamins. My only problem with the drug is those silly commercials with the TWO bathtubs ... I still haven't figured that one out. Wouldn't it make much more sense for 'the couple' to be in a (lukewarm) hot tub together?

 

:)

 

Maybe the bathtubs in the commercial is for that reported 6 hour "side effect". Maybe he's in cold water, trying to get rid of it :eek:

[halos]

LOL! Admission is longer a problem ... for me, it's like admitting I take vitamins. My only problem with the drug is those silly commercials with the TWO bathtubs ... I still haven't figured that one out. Wouldn't it make much more sense for 'the couple' to be in a (lukewarm) hot tub together?

 

:)

 

 

COZUMEL

We couldn't resist the photo op :D

 

 

[bamaphotopro]

Maybe the bathtubs in the commercial is for that reported 6 hour "side effect". Maybe he's in cold water, trying to get rid of it :eek:

 

LOL! I once had a fellow 'user' tell me that if that '4-hour condition' ever manifested itself, he would alert the local media. :D:D:D

[bamaphotopro]

COZUMEL

We couldn't resist the photo op :D

 

 

Wow, your timing is perfect!! But we've both been around enough to know that a larger, single tub would be 'just what the doctor ordered', right? :p