Kindly put together by Nikki Keefe
and Paula Raymond – Yacoub.
Paula is a Physiotherapist/Acupuncturist and Nikki a registered nurse who has run clinics in India.
Panadol/ Ibuprofen (good for pain &fever)
Asprin (one prior to flying to reduce risk of DVT)
Olbas oil (good for colds/sinus congestion)
Rennie/ indigestion tablets (for overindulgence of Indian food!!)
Stemetil for car sickness or nausea (Prescription only in west or over the counter in India)
Tinidazole antibiotic for Giardia gut infection, 2 gm stat (Prescription only or over the counter in India)
Norfloxacillin antibiotic for bacterial diarrhoea
Cephlex antibiotic for upper respiratory/sinus infections
Temazepam sleeping tablet (Prescription only)
Tiger balm (good all rounder for aches, pains, insect bites)
Dulcolax/ Nulex for constipation (yes it can happen!!)
Imodium/ loperimide (for diarrhoea)
Oral hydration powder (if diarrhoea)
Betadine antiseptic lotion
Tea tree oil for infections/dilute gargle for sore throat
Himalaya brand Balm for colds and pain (available in India)
Small first aid kit including plasters, gauze and bandage
SF30 cream/ Lip balm
Capsicum plaster from Chinese Herb Shops for painful backs etc
Chinese Herbal granules – Gui Zhi Tang – for chills [aeroplane aircon]
Paula and Nikki at Kiosk on the way up to Taksang, Bhutan
Yacoub
