It’s important to carry medicines for sickness or injuries while trekking in the mountains. Our guide also carries a first-aid kit but the medications available in Nepal might differ from those in your home country, so below are the suggested items and you can also consult with your doctor for necessary medication for trekking in the Himalayas.
- Diamox Tablets to prevent altitude sickness as trekking over 3000 meters, altitude sickness can occur.
- Insect repellents, antihistamines for insect bites and stings.
- Antacids, and antibiotics like Ciprofloxacin or Metronidazole for food poisoning.
- Anti-diarrheal and anti-nausea medications for diarrhea, constipation, and stomach cramps
- ASPIRIN (painkiller) – for mild to severe pain and flu.
- ADVIL or PARACETAMOL (painkiller for mild to severe pain and for fever or flu)
- FLEXON: Combo of Ibuprofen and Paracetamol (painkiller for mild to severe pain, headache, muscle pain, fever, or flu)
- Water Purification Tablets.
- Sunscreen 50 SPF.
- Antiseptic Cream.
- Electrolytes for dehydration.
- IMODIUM (Loperamide) – this is an anti-motility tablet for diarrhea.
- CETIRIZINE - Anti-histamine tablets (Allergy)
- Antacid tablets - (for neutralizing Stomach Acid and Heartburn)
- Adhesive tapes / Band-Aid tapes.
Besides the above, you can bring your necessary personal medicines prescribed by your doctor if you have any.
