Tips for a well -equipped travel pharmacy: How to stay healthy on vacation

Tips for a well -equipped travel pharmacy: How to stay healthy on vacation

Well prepared on vacation: travel pharmacy and pharmaceutical storage on the go in focus / expert tips for a carefree time -out

The holiday weekend begins with Bavaria, the last German state that starts in the summer vacation. Many people are already on vacation or go there. An important aspect that is often overlooked is the first aid kit. A current survey has shown that almost half of the population in Germany regularly uses medicinal products from their stock and that 38 percent of people use over -the -counter drugs for slight health disorders. In view of this, Dr. Elmar Kroth, Managing Director Science of Pharma Germany, a well -equipped travel pharmacy as a solution for unexpected health problems on vacation.

Tip from Pharma Germany for basic equipment for the travel pharmacy

• association materials for small injuries
• painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen
• feverhermometer
• diarrhea and travel sickness tablets
• disinfectant
• sunscreen
• mosquito spray
• allergic media

Important information on the storage of medicinal products while traveling

• drugs should be protected from sunlight and heat and kept dry and dust -free in the original packaging.
• temperature -sensitive medicines should be stored cool, e.g. in an insulating pocket (be careful: do not put on ice or expose frost).

Special caution in air travel

• drugs should be kept in hand luggage (be careful: luggage in the cargo -freight room of an aircraft can be exposed to sub -temperatures during the flight).
• pressure changes: liquids and sprays should be transported in small bottles; The provisions for flight safety must be observed.
• Entry and security controls: recipes and medical certificates should be carried.

dr. Kroth emphasizes that well -prepared travelers can start vacation more relaxed. A well -equipped travel pharmacy and the correct storage of medicinal products are essential in order to be able to act quickly and safely if necessary.

Pharma Germany e.V. is the highest -member industry association of the pharmaceutical industry in Germany. He represents the interests of around 400 member companies that employ around 80,000 employees in Germany. The companies that are organized in Pharma Deutschland e.V. provide almost 80 percent of the over -the -counter medicines sold in pharmacies and almost two thirds of the prescription drugs as well as a large part of the material medical devices for patients. You can find more information about Pharma Germany at www.pharmadeutschland.de.

Expert Council for a carefree break

When planning a vacation, many people don't think about taking a first -aid kit. However, a current survey shows that almost half of the population in Germany regularly use medicines from their stock in everyday life. A well -equipped travel pharmacy can quickly solve unexpected health problems and save valuable time on vacation.

dr. Elmar Kroth, Managing Director Science of Pharma Germany, explains: "A travel pharmacy is an indispensable companion for the vacation. With the right equipment, travelers can act immediately in an emergency and protect their health."

For basic equipment, Pharma Germany recommends association materials for small injuries, pain relievers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen, fever thermometers, diarrhea and travel sickness pills, disinfectants, sunscreen, mosquito spray and allergic medication.

In addition, it is important to properly store the medicines. Dr. Kroth gives the tip to protect medicines from solar radiation and heat and to keep it dry and dust -free in the original packaging. Temperature -sensitive medication should be stored cool, for example in an insulating bag. When traveling by air, the first aid kit should be kept in hand luggage, since the luggage can be exposed to extreme temperatures in the freight room. It is also important to transport liquids and sprays in small bottles and to consider the provisions for flight safety. In addition, recipes and medical certificates should be carried out for entry and security controls.

The goal of Pharma Germany is to secure the supply of drugs in Germany. The association represents the interests of more than 400 member companies that produce almost 80 percent of the over -the -counter and almost two thirds of the prescription medicines in Germany. They also provide a large part of the material medical devices.

a safe start to the vacation

A well -equipped travel pharmacy and the correct storage of medicinal products can be crucial if health problems occur on vacation. It is therefore advisable to plan the first -aid kit in advance and equip it with the necessary medication. So you can act quickly in an emergency and don't have to lose any precious time on vacation. With the tips and recommendations of Pharma Germany, travelers can start their well -deserved break and protect their health.