Home first aid kit

[billd766]

I had my ingrowing toenail removed on Wednesday and I thought that I can change the dressing at home. I got out my old first aid kit that was issued to me when I worked for the company and found that most of the dressings were life expired back in 2003/04. I suppose that they "should" be OK as they are still in the packages but I went onto this forum to see where I can get a new first aid kit for home.

The last thread was back in 2011 and I followed one link but it died and went nowhere.

I live in rural Thailand 65 km from Khampaeng Phet.

Where would I be likely to find a household first aid kit.

I am grateful for any suggestions.

[AhFarangJa]

We were looking for first aid kit for the house we rent out. We went to a local Pharmacy and they made one up. simply buy a plastic box with a good seal and make up with what you want.

Later, we found several in Home Pro, Tesco, and Big C. though the contents were limited.

Good Luck

Edited August 22, 2014 by AhFarangJa

[Thanyaburi Mac]

Below is a listing of a kit I bought online from a guy in Ubon, his wife is a pharmacist and owns the pharmacy. Probably lots more than I need, but....

If anyone's interested I'll send his email.

Mac

FIRST AID KIT NOW AVAILABLE

by Marco ? Mon Jun 27, 2011 9:24 pm

SO HERE They are and Price is with out mail fee

Summary of Using

The total cost of the above 37 items is 956 baht.

The cost of the box or bag will be informed later. Or these items can be put in any separated bag what you may already have.

Item 1-8 ; For gastrointestinal use

Item 9-19; For Skin and musculoskeletal use

Item 20-22; tablet

Item 23-37 ; For wound care

Item No. Item name Indication Amount

1 Imodium (Loperamide HCl 2 mg) Antidiarrheal 4 capsules

2 Ultracarbon X (Medicinal Charcoal) Flatulency, food poisoning, drug poisoning

and diarrhea 10 tablets

3 ENO 4.3 g (Sodium Bicarbonate , Citric Acid Anhydrous, Sodium Carbonate Anhydrous, Saccharin Sodium, Flavouring and colouring) Antacid, Flatulency 3 sachets

4 O-lyte orange flavour 20 g Oral Rehydration Salt (for sweat loss) 2 sachets

5 Weewa ORS powder 4.493 g Oral Rehydration Salt (for diarrhea) 5 sachets

6 Antacil (Aluminium Hydroxide, Magnesium Trisilicate , Kaolin) Antacid and coating for peptic ulcer and heartburn. 10 tablets

7 DIOXZYE (Simethicone 80 mg) mint flavour Gas Relief (Antiflatulent) 10 tablets

8 MIST SALOL ET MENTHOL 200 ml ( Salol, Anise oil, Menthol) Intestinal antiseptic, Carminative and relieve abdominal pain 1 bottle

9 RATANG Calamine lotion 60 ml (Calamine, Zinc oxide, Diphenhydramine HCl) Temporary relief of pruritus associated with various skin conditions including urticaria, sunburn, rashes caused by detergents, cosmetics, insect bites, and minor skin irritations.1 bottle

10 Repelin mosquitoes repellent spray 40 ml (Eucalyptus Citriodora Oil 10% w/w) mosquitoes repellent, 7 hours protection. 1 bottle

11 Counterpain COOL (Menthol 4%) 30 g Relief of minor aches and pains of muscles associated with strains, sprains, bruises, and sport injuries. 1 tube

12 Jermrid 50 ml (Alcohol, Benzalkonium Chloride, Triclosan, Vitamin E, Aloe Vera) Instant Sanitizer handgel. 1 bottle

13 Reparil-Gel 10 g (Aescin, Diethylamine Salicylate) Anti-inflammatory, pain relieving, aescin-gel which combats swelling and oedema. 1 tube

14 OPSAR Eye Lotion 120 ml (Sodium Borate, Boric acid, Sodium Chloride, Benzalkonium Chloride, Borneo Camphor, Peppermint water) Soothes & Relieves irritation of eyes. For use to remove foreign bodies, to wash out mucous secretion and purulent discharges from the eyes. 1 bottle

15 Elastic Bandage 2 inches x 5yds. Ideal for wrist support. Provides firm support and compression for strains and sprains. 1 roll

16 Elastic Bandage 3 inches x 5yds. Ideal for Foot, Knee and lower leg 1 roll

17 Elastic Bandage 4 inches x 5yds. Ideal for knee, leg and shoulder 3 rolls

18 Wangprom Saledpangporn balm 20 g (tincture of Barleria lupulina Lindl., Vaseline, paraffin, menthol, borneo camphor, camphor ) Relieves pain and swelling from insect sting. 1 bottle

19 Neobun menthol plaster (Methylsalicylate, Ethyleneglycol Monosalicylate, Menthol, Peppermint oil, Camphor, Thymol, Zinc Oxide, Caoutchouc, Resins, Wool fat, Borneol) Relieves muscle and joint pain 1 pack of 10 pieces

20 Zyrtec tablet (Cetirizine 10 mg) For symptomatic treatment of seasonal rhinitis and conjunctivitis, perennial allergic rhinitis as well as pruritus and urticaria of allergic origin and insect bites. 1 strip

21 Tylenol 500 (paracetamol tablets 500 mg) Relieves pain and fever 1 strip

22 Strepsils Lemon & Herb lozenge 4 tablets ( each lozenge contains 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol, Amylmetacresol) Sugar free antiseptic lozenge for the relief of mouth and throat infections. This product contains isomalt. Kind to teeth. Suitable for diabetics. 1 pack

23 Normal saline solution 100 ml For wound cleaning. 1 bottle

24 Burnol Plus (antiseptic cream)10 g Non-staining antiseptic cream for cuts, burns, wounds, sores, insect 1 tube, bites, rashes and abrasions.

25 Alcohol 70 % 60 ml Antiseptic for cleaning around wound. 1 bottle

26 Betadine solution (povidone-iodine) 15 ml Antiseptic for direct apply to wound. It shows effective microbicidal activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, spores, rickettsia and yeasts. 1 bottle

27 Nexcare Transpore 1 inch x 5 yds. Wound dressing adhesive tape 1 roll

28 Tigerplast clear Plastic Adhesive Bandages 10 strips

29 Tensoplast Elastic fabric adhesive dressing pad medicated with Domiphen Bromide 0.15% w/w as antiseptic 10 strips

30 Disposable Sterile dressing set ( plastic tray, 6 cotton balls, 2 pieces of gauze pad, one plastic forceps ) For wound cleaning and dressing. 1 set

31 Sterilized cotton roll 25 g For wound cleaning. Soak in antiseptic solution or normal saline before applying to wound. 1 roll

32 Cotton buds To apply antiseptic ointment or cream on the wound. 1 pack of 100 pieces

33 Gauze pad 2 inches with 8 ply Cover and protect wound 2 pack

34 Gauze pad 3 inches with 8 ply Cover and protect wound 1 pack

35 Conforming bandage 3 inches with 3 yds. Cover and protect wound 1 roll

36 Conforming bandage 2 inches with 3 yds. Cover and protect wound 1 roll

37 Disposable Latex Gloves hygiene and contamination protection 2 pairs

[billd766]

Below is a listing of a kit I bought online from a guy in Ubon, his wife is a pharmacist and owns the pharmacy. Probably lots more than I need, but....

If anyone's interested I'll send his email.

Mac

FIRST AID KIT NOW AVAILABLE

by Marco ? Mon Jun 27, 2011 9:24 pm

SO HERE They are and Price is with out mail fee

Summary of Using

The total cost of the above 37 items is 956 baht.

The cost of the box or bag will be informed later. Or these items can be put in any separated bag what you may already have.

Item 1-8 ; For gastrointestinal use

Item 9-19; For Skin and musculoskeletal use

Item 20-22; tablet

Item 23-37 ; For wound care

Item No. Item name Indication Amount

1 Imodium (Loperamide HCl 2 mg) Antidiarrheal 4 capsules

2 Ultracarbon X (Medicinal Charcoal) Flatulency, food poisoning, drug poisoning

and diarrhea 10 tablets

3 ENO 4.3 g (Sodium Bicarbonate , Citric Acid Anhydrous, Sodium Carbonate Anhydrous, Saccharin Sodium, Flavouring and colouring) Antacid, Flatulency 3 sachets

4 O-lyte orange flavour 20 g Oral Rehydration Salt (for sweat loss) 2 sachets

5 Weewa ORS powder 4.493 g Oral Rehydration Salt (for diarrhea) 5 sachets

6 Antacil (Aluminium Hydroxide, Magnesium Trisilicate , Kaolin) Antacid and coating for peptic ulcer and heartburn. 10 tablets

7 DIOXZYE (Simethicone 80 mg) mint flavour Gas Relief (Antiflatulent) 10 tablets

8 MIST SALOL ET MENTHOL 200 ml ( Salol, Anise oil, Menthol) Intestinal antiseptic, Carminative and relieve abdominal pain 1 bottle

9 RATANG Calamine lotion 60 ml (Calamine, Zinc oxide, Diphenhydramine HCl) Temporary relief of pruritus associated with various skin conditions including urticaria, sunburn, rashes caused by detergents, cosmetics, insect bites, and minor skin irritations.1 bottle

10 Repelin mosquitoes repellent spray 40 ml (Eucalyptus Citriodora Oil 10% w/w) mosquitoes repellent, 7 hours protection. 1 bottle

11 Counterpain COOL (Menthol 4%) 30 g Relief of minor aches and pains of muscles associated with strains, sprains, bruises, and sport injuries. 1 tube

12 Jermrid 50 ml (Alcohol, Benzalkonium Chloride, Triclosan, Vitamin E, Aloe Vera) Instant Sanitizer handgel. 1 bottle

13 Reparil-Gel 10 g (Aescin, Diethylamine Salicylate) Anti-inflammatory, pain relieving, aescin-gel which combats swelling and oedema. 1 tube

14 OPSAR Eye Lotion 120 ml (Sodium Borate, Boric acid, Sodium Chloride, Benzalkonium Chloride, Borneo Camphor, Peppermint water) Soothes & Relieves irritation of eyes. For use to remove foreign bodies, to wash out mucous secretion and purulent discharges from the eyes. 1 bottle

15 Elastic Bandage 2 inches x 5yds. Ideal for wrist support. Provides firm support and compression for strains and sprains. 1 roll

16 Elastic Bandage 3 inches x 5yds. Ideal for Foot, Knee and lower leg 1 roll

17 Elastic Bandage 4 inches x 5yds. Ideal for knee, leg and shoulder 3 rolls

18 Wangprom Saledpangporn balm 20 g (tincture of Barleria lupulina Lindl., Vaseline, paraffin, menthol, borneo camphor, camphor ) Relieves pain and swelling from insect sting. 1 bottle

19 Neobun menthol plaster (Methylsalicylate, Ethyleneglycol Monosalicylate, Menthol, Peppermint oil, Camphor, Thymol, Zinc Oxide, Caoutchouc, Resins, Wool fat, Borneol) Relieves muscle and joint pain 1 pack of 10 pieces

20 Zyrtec tablet (Cetirizine 10 mg) For symptomatic treatment of seasonal rhinitis and conjunctivitis, perennial allergic rhinitis as well as pruritus and urticaria of allergic origin and insect bites. 1 strip

21 Tylenol 500 (paracetamol tablets 500 mg) Relieves pain and fever 1 strip

22 Strepsils Lemon & Herb lozenge 4 tablets ( each lozenge contains 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol, Amylmetacresol) Sugar free antiseptic lozenge for the relief of mouth and throat infections. This product contains isomalt. Kind to teeth. Suitable for diabetics. 1 pack

23 Normal saline solution 100 ml For wound cleaning. 1 bottle

24 Burnol Plus (antiseptic cream)10 g Non-staining antiseptic cream for cuts, burns, wounds, sores, insect 1 tube, bites, rashes and abrasions.

25 Alcohol 70 % 60 ml Antiseptic for cleaning around wound. 1 bottle

26 Betadine solution (povidone-iodine) 15 ml Antiseptic for direct apply to wound. It shows effective microbicidal activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, spores, rickettsia and yeasts. 1 bottle

27 Nexcare Transpore 1 inch x 5 yds. Wound dressing adhesive tape 1 roll

28 Tigerplast clear Plastic Adhesive Bandages 10 strips

29 Tensoplast Elastic fabric adhesive dressing pad medicated with Domiphen Bromide 0.15% w/w as antiseptic 10 strips

30 Disposable Sterile dressing set ( plastic tray, 6 cotton balls, 2 pieces of gauze pad, one plastic forceps ) For wound cleaning and dressing. 1 set

31 Sterilized cotton roll 25 g For wound cleaning. Soak in antiseptic solution or normal saline before applying to wound. 1 roll

32 Cotton buds To apply antiseptic ointment or cream on the wound. 1 pack of 100 pieces

33 Gauze pad 2 inches with 8 ply Cover and protect wound 2 pack

34 Gauze pad 3 inches with 8 ply Cover and protect wound 1 pack

35 Conforming bandage 3 inches with 3 yds. Cover and protect wound 1 roll

36 Conforming bandage 2 inches with 3 yds. Cover and protect wound 1 roll

37 Disposable Latex Gloves hygiene and contamination protection 2 pairs

Thanks for that link.

I saw that on a 2011 thread but the link was broken. Eventually I found him again at http://www.rideasia.net/motorcycle-forum/vendors/435-first-aid-kit-now-available.html but I didn't know if he was still going. I will try to email him as what he is offering seems to be a sort of travel pack for bikers and I want to get one for home. There are 5 of us and we tend to suffer from the usual cuts, bruises, scrapes, red ant bites, mossie bites etc.

I am not knocking Thais but they don't seem to keep stuff like this around which is a bit odd really.

[Minnehaha]

band aids, ibuprophen, valium, tramadol, iodine

[Gandtee]

A bottle of Bombay Sapphire gin!

[Thanyaburi Mac]

Bill

Good Googling, that's the guy.

I'm not a motorcycle type and I think the kit is too large to carry along, on a bike, anyway, but I keep it in my car. Handy for home or the road.

BTW, the contents come loose in a box so you'll need to provide your own bag or nicer box.

Mac

[dagobert]

Another handy item you might consider is a few packets of these, indovidualy packed

good for the car first aid box, for open wounds and serious lacerations.

[Maejo Man]

A bottle of Bombay Sapphire gin!

Excellent chioce. Great for internal use and will clean wounds at a push.

Edited August 22, 2014 by Maejo Man

[h90]

A bottle of Bombay Sapphire gin!

Of course methanol poisoning happens and the first add it is some spirit with 40% (can't recall, but I thing it was 0.25 liter).

So you should have enough for 3-4 treatments at home :-)

(for the more serious people: Do not treat methanol poisoning yourself unless you are in the middle of the jungle.....visit a hospital)

[Thakkar]

Forgive the diversion.

The other day, I suffered a major incident. I got a paper cut on my pinky and was bleeding all over my silk bathrobe. I dialed for an ambulance, but the people at the other end just laughed when I told them my predicament.

I scrambled to locate my first aid box, found it, frantically pried it open and inside was a gecko and some ants. I grabbed the gecko, squeezing its tummy and causing its long tongue to shoot out, licking my wound. Miraculously, my wound healed instantly.

Over the next several days, my physiology changed, I could climb walls--buildings even, craved insects and could bring the ladies to ecstasy with a long tongue.

Mrs T wasn't impressed. All she wanted was for me to say "tookay" seven times.

T

I'll get my coat...

Edited August 22, 2014 by Thakkar

[laislica]

I am badly affected by mozzy bites.

They itch like hell and I can scratch until there is a huge bloody wound before the itching stops.

BUT.

1) Take one mug of hot tea, coffee, even hot water.

2) When the temperature is such that you can just tolerate it, press it onto the bite for a few seconds.

This action destroys the mozzy proteins in the spit they inject you with when biting and the itching stops instantly.

If necessary, put the hot mug back again for a few more seconds.

The trick is to seriously heat the skin in the bite area, to a reasonable depth.

I had read that placing a hot spoon on the bite would do the trick but there were too many variables for me.

The hotness of the spoon.

It´s thickness and heat holding/giving capacity.

The mug has a huge reservoir of heat and you have ample time to judge when it hits the "Snow White point", "just right"

I used to take Benadril or apply Fenistil, both effective but now unnecessary.

[h90]

I am badly affected by mozzy bites.

They itch like hell and I can scratch until there is a huge bloody wound before the itching stops.

BUT.

1) Take one mug of hot tea, coffee, even hot water.

2) When the temperature is such that you can just tolerate it, press it onto the bite for a few seconds.

This action destroys the mozzy proteins in the spit they inject you with when biting and the itching stops instantly.

If necessary, put the hot mug back again for a few more seconds.

The trick is to seriously heat the skin in the bite area, to a reasonable depth.

I had read that placing a hot spoon on the bite would do the trick but there were too many variables for me.

The hotness of the spoon.

It´s thickness and heat holding/giving capacity.

The mug has a huge reservoir of heat and you have ample time to judge when it hits the "Snow White point", "just right"

I used to take Benadril or apply Fenistil, both effective but now unnecessary.

There is a small thing with battery sold in Europe that makes exactly the same thing with optimized setting in heat and temperature.

My parents love it.

[dagobert]

I am badly affected by mozzy bites.

They itch like hell and I can scratch until there is a huge bloody wound before the itching stops.

BUT.

1) Take one mug of hot tea, coffee, even hot water.

2) When the temperature is such that you can just tolerate it, press it onto the bite for a few seconds.

This action destroys the mozzy proteins in the spit they inject you with when biting and the itching stops instantly.

If necessary, put the hot mug back again for a few more seconds.

The trick is to seriously heat the skin in the bite area, to a reasonable depth.

I had read that placing a hot spoon on the bite would do the trick but there were too many variables for me.

The hotness of the spoon.

It´s thickness and heat holding/giving capacity.

The mug has a huge reservoir of heat and you have ample time to judge when it hits the "Snow White point", "just right"

I used to take Benadril or apply Fenistil, both effective but now unnecessary.

There is a small thing with battery sold in Europe that makes exactly the same thing with optimized setting in heat and temperature.

My parents love it.

Here you could allways try one of these !!!

[h90]

Forgive the diversion.

The other day, I suffered a major incident. I got a paper cut on my pinky and was bleeding all over my silk bathrobe. I dialed for an ambulance, but the people at the other end just laughed when I told them my predicament.

I scrambled to locate my first aid box, found it, frantically pried it open and inside was a gecko and some ants. I grabbed the gecko, squeezing its tummy and causing its long tongue to shoot out, licking my wound. Miraculously, my wound healed instantly.

Over the next several days, my physiology changed, I could climb walls--buildings even, craved insects and could bring the ladies to ecstasy with a long tongue.

Mrs T wasn't impressed. All she wanted was for me to say "tookay" seven times.

T

I'll get my coat...

As the studies of Dr. Hofmann show, these effects will go away after a while. Do not ride a bicycle under this conditions.

[h90]

I am badly affected by mozzy bites.

They itch like hell and I can scratch until there is a huge bloody wound before the itching stops.

BUT.

1) Take one mug of hot tea, coffee, even hot water.

2) When the temperature is such that you can just tolerate it, press it onto the bite for a few seconds.

This action destroys the mozzy proteins in the spit they inject you with when biting and the itching stops instantly.

If necessary, put the hot mug back again for a few more seconds.

The trick is to seriously heat the skin in the bite area, to a reasonable depth.

I had read that placing a hot spoon on the bite would do the trick but there were too many variables for me.

The hotness of the spoon.

It´s thickness and heat holding/giving capacity.

The mug has a huge reservoir of heat and you have ample time to judge when it hits the "Snow White point", "just right"

I used to take Benadril or apply Fenistil, both effective but now unnecessary.

There is a small thing with battery sold in Europe that makes exactly the same thing with optimized setting in heat and temperature.

My parents love it.

Here you could allways try one of these !!!

Surely it would take care of the itching.....

(image didn't work: search for bite away in google and click images)

that is how the "normal" devices look like.

Two buttons for the heat setting, on the back you put in a battery and on the front is a small heat pad.

[xen]

Being a right wing survivalist nutter type and Fox news psycho , i always am well prepared for the invasion and the following collapse of the Western civilization. I therefore have a well stocked first aid kit that contains a Remington 870 (stainless steel ) , 500 rounds of 12 gauge justice , a couple of Glocks , and one 18th century samurai sword for putting the lefties and nanny state idealists out of their denuded misery. i also have 2 packets of asprin, 45 litres of blood ( on ice) , various surgical instruments, pliers and a 24 teeth to the inch saw, garlic for the vampire attacks , a packet of cable ties to hold myself together in the event the commies find a way through the mine field, two nubiles lil' girlies in skimpy nurses outfits, a skull and crossbones bandanna that can double as a bandage, a case of Jack D, a pack of 57 cards with girls on the back in various provocative poses , a box of tissues , and a cassette of Ted Nugent . I also add additional items as i see fit .

[Pinot]

I'm applying the small heat pad and typing with one hand. Any recommendations on the "gushing" effect?

[h90]

Being a right wing survivalist nutter type and Fox news psycho , i always am well prepared for the invasion and the following collapse of the Western civilization. I therefore have a well stocked first aid kit that contains a Remington 870 (stainless steel ) , 500 rounds of 12 gauge justice , a couple of Glocks , and one 18th century samurai sword for putting the lefties and nanny state idealists out of their denuded misery. i also have 2 packets of asprin, 45 litres of blood ( on ice) , various surgical instruments, pliers and a 24 teeth to the inch saw, garlic for the vampire attacks , a packet of cable ties to hold myself together in the event the commies find a way through the mine field, two nubiles lil' girlies in skimpy nurses outfits, a skull and crossbones bandanna that can double as a bandage, a case of Jack D, a pack of 57 cards with girls on the back in various provocative poses , a box of tissues , and a cassette of Ted Nugent . I also add additional items as i see fit .

That is poor preparation: You also need a bunker and food for 30 years in case of a nuke.

And in case of zombies you need a pump gun.

Everyone knows that.

[dagobert]

There is two threats facing the world "TODAY" one you can see one you cant, combine the

two and what do you think ???

[AnotherOneAmerican]

The med kit is missing anti-biotic.

Cipro 500mg is a useful one to have.

As a previous poster suggested, tramadol is a must have.

Edited August 22, 2014 by AnotherOneAmerican

[h90]

The med kit is missing anti-biotic.

Cipro 500mg is a useful one to have.

As a previous poster suggested, tramadol is a must have.

I have them, but they always expire. Would be interesting how much longer you could store things if you store them in the fridge at 5 degree (or deep freeze??? for non liquids), dark and closed.

I am sure the normal expiration date has a huge margin. If stored at 30+ degree in Thailand I guess you can store it the double time than they put on the package just for safety.

Cold should make that much longer.

[AnotherOneAmerican]

The med kit is missing anti-biotic.

Cipro 500mg is a useful one to have.

As a previous poster suggested, tramadol is a must have.

I have them, but they always expire. Would be interesting how much longer you could store things if you store them in the fridge at 5 degree (or deep freeze??? for non liquids), dark and closed.

I am sure the normal expiration date has a huge margin. If stored at 30+ degree in Thailand I guess you can store it the double time than they put on the package just for safety.

Cold should make that much longer.

Good for 10-20 years, the expiry date on everything is a scam.

After the zombie apocalypse starts, nothing new will ever be made, so you'll be forced to use expired stuff.

[KhnomKhnom]

Buy the parts you need separately and more of what you need beyond the standard kits....... like butterfly bandages for example and no pull tape.

[Chonburiram]

The med kit is missing anti-biotic.

Cipro 500mg is a useful one to have.

As a previous poster suggested, tramadol is a must have.

I have them, but they always expire. Would be interesting how much longer you could store things if you store them in the fridge at 5 degree (or deep freeze??? for non liquids), dark and closed.

I am sure the normal expiration date has a huge margin. If stored at 30+ degree in Thailand I guess you can store it the double time than they put on the package just for safety.

Cold should make that much longer.

If temperature is not recommended keep all your locally purchased medicine at room temperature (dark&dry) it's produced for the local climate, keep it in the freezer can destroy it.

Btw, condoms should not be refrigerated, they can loose elasticity and break.

I'm not sure about antibiotics but painkillers only get weaker but do not expire.

[laislica]

The med kit is missing anti-biotic.

Cipro 500mg is a useful one to have.

As a previous poster suggested, tramadol is a must have.

I have them, but they always expire. Would be interesting how much longer you could store things if you store them in the fridge at 5 degree (or deep freeze??? for non liquids), dark and closed.

I am sure the normal expiration date has a huge margin. If stored at 30+ degree in Thailand I guess you can store it the double time than they put on the package just for safety.

Cold should make that much longer.

If temperature is not recommended keep all your locally purchased medicine at room temperature (dark&dry) it's produced for the local climate, keep it in the freezer can destroy it.

Btw, condoms should not be refrigerated, they can loose elasticity and break.

I'm not sure about antibiotics but painkillers only get weaker but do not expire.

Someone needs to look at the side effects of drugs like cipro.

Might be better to use natural things like turmeric, ginger, garlic, cinnamon and a host more natural and less dangerous things.

At least you can easily tell when they have "expired" LOL

The battery gadget sounds great for easing itching from mozzies but you have to carry it somehow?

I just grab a hot mug, do the job and leave it behind LOL

[h90]

The med kit is missing anti-biotic.

Cipro 500mg is a useful one to have.

As a previous poster suggested, tramadol is a must have.

I have them, but they always expire. Would be interesting how much longer you could store things if you store them in the fridge at 5 degree (or deep freeze??? for non liquids), dark and closed.

I am sure the normal expiration date has a huge margin. If stored at 30+ degree in Thailand I guess you can store it the double time than they put on the package just for safety.

Cold should make that much longer.

If temperature is not recommended keep all your locally purchased medicine at room temperature (dark&dry) it's produced for the local climate, keep it in the freezer can destroy it.

Btw, condoms should not be refrigerated, they can loose elasticity and break.

I'm not sure about antibiotics but painkillers only get weaker but do not expire.

fridge (not freezing) can't destroy anything. OK condoms might be an exception.

[monkey4u]

A packet of Band Aids for the cuts and several bottles of Makers Mark Bourbon for the head aches my wife gives me

Please don't let her know I said this

[AnotherOneAmerican]

Someone needs to look at the side effects of drugs like cipro.

Might be better to use natural things like turmeric, ginger, garlic, cinnamon and a host more natural and less dangerous things.

At least you can easily tell when they have "expired" LOL

Nobody cares about such silliness, many people would be dead without antibiotics.

For me a side effect of Cipro was life, as opposed to not taking it and death.

Edited August 23, 2014 by AnotherOneAmerican

[smotherb]

Below is a listing of a kit I bought online from a guy in Ubon, his wife is a pharmacist and owns the pharmacy. Probably lots more than I need, but....

If anyone's interested I'll send his email.

Mac

FIRST AID KIT NOW AVAILABLE

by Marco ? Mon Jun 27, 2011 9:24 pm

SO HERE They are and Price is with out mail fee

Summary of Using

The total cost of the above 37 items is 956 baht.

The cost of the box or bag will be informed later. Or these items can be put in any separated bag what you may already have.

Item 1-8 ; For gastrointestinal use

Item 9-19; For Skin and musculoskeletal use

Item 20-22; tablet

Item 23-37 ; For wound care

Item No. Item name Indication Amount

1 Imodium (Loperamide HCl 2 mg) Antidiarrheal 4 capsules

2 Ultracarbon X (Medicinal Charcoal) Flatulency, food poisoning, drug poisoning

and diarrhea 10 tablets

3 ENO 4.3 g (Sodium Bicarbonate , Citric Acid Anhydrous, Sodium Carbonate Anhydrous, Saccharin Sodium, Flavouring and colouring) Antacid, Flatulency 3 sachets

4 O-lyte orange flavour 20 g Oral Rehydration Salt (for sweat loss) 2 sachets

5 Weewa ORS powder 4.493 g Oral Rehydration Salt (for diarrhea) 5 sachets

6 Antacil (Aluminium Hydroxide, Magnesium Trisilicate , Kaolin) Antacid and coating for peptic ulcer and heartburn. 10 tablets

7 DIOXZYE (Simethicone 80 mg) mint flavour Gas Relief (Antiflatulent) 10 tablets

8 MIST SALOL ET MENTHOL 200 ml ( Salol, Anise oil, Menthol) Intestinal antiseptic, Carminative and relieve abdominal pain 1 bottle

9 RATANG Calamine lotion 60 ml (Calamine, Zinc oxide, Diphenhydramine HCl) Temporary relief of pruritus associated with various skin conditions including urticaria, sunburn, rashes caused by detergents, cosmetics, insect bites, and minor skin irritations.1 bottle

10 Repelin mosquitoes repellent spray 40 ml (Eucalyptus Citriodora Oil 10% w/w) mosquitoes repellent, 7 hours protection. 1 bottle

11 Counterpain COOL (Menthol 4%) 30 g Relief of minor aches and pains of muscles associated with strains, sprains, bruises, and sport injuries. 1 tube

12 Jermrid 50 ml (Alcohol, Benzalkonium Chloride, Triclosan, Vitamin E, Aloe Vera) Instant Sanitizer handgel. 1 bottle

13 Reparil-Gel 10 g (Aescin, Diethylamine Salicylate) Anti-inflammatory, pain relieving, aescin-gel which combats swelling and oedema. 1 tube

14 OPSAR Eye Lotion 120 ml (Sodium Borate, Boric acid, Sodium Chloride, Benzalkonium Chloride, Borneo Camphor, Peppermint water) Soothes & Relieves irritation of eyes. For use to remove foreign bodies, to wash out mucous secretion and purulent discharges from the eyes. 1 bottle

15 Elastic Bandage 2 inches x 5yds. Ideal for wrist support. Provides firm support and compression for strains and sprains. 1 roll

16 Elastic Bandage 3 inches x 5yds. Ideal for Foot, Knee and lower leg 1 roll

17 Elastic Bandage 4 inches x 5yds. Ideal for knee, leg and shoulder 3 rolls

18 Wangprom Saledpangporn balm 20 g (tincture of Barleria lupulina Lindl., Vaseline, paraffin, menthol, borneo camphor, camphor ) Relieves pain and swelling from insect sting. 1 bottle

19 Neobun menthol plaster (Methylsalicylate, Ethyleneglycol Monosalicylate, Menthol, Peppermint oil, Camphor, Thymol, Zinc Oxide, Caoutchouc, Resins, Wool fat, Borneol) Relieves muscle and joint pain 1 pack of 10 pieces

20 Zyrtec tablet (Cetirizine 10 mg) For symptomatic treatment of seasonal rhinitis and conjunctivitis, perennial allergic rhinitis as well as pruritus and urticaria of allergic origin and insect bites. 1 strip

21 Tylenol 500 (paracetamol tablets 500 mg) Relieves pain and fever 1 strip

22 Strepsils Lemon & Herb lozenge 4 tablets ( each lozenge contains 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol, Amylmetacresol) Sugar free antiseptic lozenge for the relief of mouth and throat infections. This product contains isomalt. Kind to teeth. Suitable for diabetics. 1 pack

23 Normal saline solution 100 ml For wound cleaning. 1 bottle

24 Burnol Plus (antiseptic cream)10 g Non-staining antiseptic cream for cuts, burns, wounds, sores, insect 1 tube, bites, rashes and abrasions.

25 Alcohol 70 % 60 ml Antiseptic for cleaning around wound. 1 bottle

26 Betadine solution (povidone-iodine) 15 ml Antiseptic for direct apply to wound. It shows effective microbicidal activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, spores, rickettsia and yeasts. 1 bottle

27 Nexcare Transpore 1 inch x 5 yds. Wound dressing adhesive tape 1 roll

28 Tigerplast clear Plastic Adhesive Bandages 10 strips

29 Tensoplast Elastic fabric adhesive dressing pad medicated with Domiphen Bromide 0.15% w/w as antiseptic 10 strips

30 Disposable Sterile dressing set ( plastic tray, 6 cotton balls, 2 pieces of gauze pad, one plastic forceps ) For wound cleaning and dressing. 1 set

31 Sterilized cotton roll 25 g For wound cleaning. Soak in antiseptic solution or normal saline before applying to wound. 1 roll

32 Cotton buds To apply antiseptic ointment or cream on the wound. 1 pack of 100 pieces

33 Gauze pad 2 inches with 8 ply Cover and protect wound 2 pack

34 Gauze pad 3 inches with 8 ply Cover and protect wound 1 pack

35 Conforming bandage 3 inches with 3 yds. Cover and protect wound 1 roll

36 Conforming bandage 2 inches with 3 yds. Cover and protect wound 1 roll

37 Disposable Latex Gloves hygiene and contamination protection 2 pairs

Geez, I guess it is location, location, location. A house full of nurses live next door and the hospital is less than a block away.