First-aid kit for trips to Asia

What to check: First-aid kit for trips to Asia

Digital thermometer for temperature monitoring.
Basic wound care: bandages, gauze, antiseptic.
Sunscreen SPF 50+.
Motion sickness remedy for winding roads and ferries.
Your usual pain relievers and antispasmodics.
Antihistamine for allergies and insect bites.

Checklist tips: First-aid kit for trips to Asia

Topical antibiotic powder (e.g. Neosporin) instead of iodine — cuts need antibacterial care in humid tropics.
Local Asian balms (Thai or Vietnamese) often work better on tropical insect bite itch.
Avoid ibuprofen: if dengue fever is suspected, use paracetamol only.
Check drug legality — in some Asian countries nimesulide and certain steroid sprays are restricted.
Panthenol spray for contactless application on sunburn or scrapes after scooter falls.
Blister packs without boxes, with PDF instructions saved on your phone.
Digestive enzymes for adapting to spicy street food.
Oral rehydration sachets — critical for rapid tropical dehydration.

Information on these pages is for reference only and does not replace advice from a doctor, lawyer, or insurer. Before you travel, confirm entry rules, medication restrictions, and insurance terms.

What to check: First-aid kit for trips to Asia

Checklist tips: First-aid kit for trips to Asia

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