Medications on Board

[TayanaLorna]

What kind of medications are stocked in the on board medical facility?  Antibiotics, allergic reactions, gastro-intestine?

[Sunflower & The Scientist]

Thank you for asking this...I do not believe I have ever read exactly what types of things the medical facility can handle.  I'm hoping they can get IV's started, but have wondered. Anyone out there know more about this?

[deec]

3 year old information but our friend had IV antibiotics administered daily for 5 days for an infected gallbladder that was diagnosed in Copenhagen.  Thankfully Viking allowed him to continue the cruise.  The hospital charged him nothing for a day filled with cardiac workup, CAT scans and blood work.  

 

As an aside ...I had a history of gallstones too so we both had our gallbladders removed before our World Cruise....really did not want surgery in most of the places on the itinerary!!! 

[CCWineLover]

1 hour ago, TayanaLorna said:

What kind of medications are stocked in the on board medical facility?  Antibiotics, allergic reactions, gastro-intestine?

 

Tayana -

I would seriously suggest that you contact Viking directly regarding this, as it seems important to you and others.  I would not take anyone's word for it (i.e. past passengers) as things could change.   I had the "opportunity" to visit the medical area on Deck A forward on our cruise, and it certainly seemed they had quite a bit of things.  However, only Viking would be able to help anyone out for their specific situations.    Let us know if you hear from them.

[geffric]

Great question. I too would love to know the answer. On the other hand I carry with me a large supply of medications from aspirin to inhalers..