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How to pack a first aid kit for the road if you are going on vacation with a child? All parents think about this, and we are no exception. When getting ready for our first long trip, we took this issue seriously, taking with us quite a small suitcase with various medications. Of course, this box contained not only medicines, but also fumigators, mosquito sprays and sunscreens, so a purely first aid kit would not be so voluminous. Here is a video of how we assembled this first aid kit:

Much of it was not useful to us. And some medications turned out to be simply vital. What medications should I take with me to Thailand or Vietnam? We’ll tell you in our article what you need to take with you to the sea with your child, and what you can easily do without.

First aid kit for vacation (travel)

Let's start from the very beginning of the journey. It may seem strange, but with a child, some medications may be required even before the start of the holiday, on the plane.

For example, before takeoff we always spray (or drip) Vanya’s nose vasoconstrictor (Nasivin, Otrivin, etc.) This is what our ENT doctor advised us to do, since Vanya has some problems with her adenoids and other ENT organs. If you do not spray the vasoconstrictor into the nose, serious problems with the ears can occur, including otitis media.

Do your ears get stuffy during takeoff and landing? Try dripping/spraying a vasoconstrictor on yourself and you will feel the difference.

Because of these possible ear problems, we also take on the plane, just in case. ear drops (Otipax). In Asia, every pharmacy sells analogues of Otipax ear drops: for example, in Vietnam we bought Otifar drops. Therefore, you don’t have to take them with you, but buy them on the spot: it will be cheaper than in Russia.

Otifar: drops for otitis media in Vietnam

Advice: Stock up on lollipops before the flight and give them to your child during takeoff and landing of the plane: frequent swallowing will help with blocked ears. Lollipops are also a good distraction :)

It's also a good idea to take with you on the plane. saline nasal rinse (Aqualor, Quix, etc.): the air conditioned air on the plane is very dry, and the nasal mucosa dries out unpleasantly. In addition, when the mucous membrane is dry, there is a high probability of catching some kind of infection (and there are more than 200 people in the small space of the plane). In Vietnam and Thailand, saline solutions are also available, and they cost pennies compared to Russia.

Here is a list of what we always take on any trip:

1. Antipyretic for children and adults. Of course, any country has plenty of this goodness, but temperature is a very unpredictable thing, and often appears at night. Therefore, an antipyretic should always be on hand. We usually take children's Nurofen for Vanya and paracetamol in tablets for yourself. Buying paracetamol in Asia is not difficult: it is their favorite medicine. For adults, you can buy excellent ones at any pharmacy or even any 7-Eleven Tiffy Day cold tablets based on paracetomol. It also contains antihistamines. Tiffy is a universal remedy: Asians take it for literally everything, and we ourselves have experienced it more than once. Incredible but true: Tiffy gets you up and running in just a day!

And for children in Asia you can buy sweets Hapacol powders based on paracetamol, soluble in water:

2. Medicines needed for poisoning: in Asian countries they will most likely come in handy, especially if you are going there for the first time. They often come in handy for us, so we take more. We always take capsules Enterofuril(or its equivalent Ecofuril) at a dosage of 200 mg (for adults), and for Vanya we simply open the capsule and pour half of the contents into a spoon.

3. Also, in case of poisoning and related problems, you need absorbents: activated carbon, Smecta, Polysorb. Lately we have been giving preference to Polysorb: a white powder with a chalky taste. But children most likely will not drink it, so Smecta is optimal for children. In Asia, Smecta is also very common: in any pharmacy you will see the following powders:

4. Enzymes that facilitate digestion. Trying new foods is fun, but you may experience indigestion and other similar unpleasant things. To do this, you should always have it in your first aid kit. Mezim, Festal or simple Pancreatin. We have recently started taking Pancreatin with us: it is the cheapest of this entire group, but it helps no worse than the expensive Mezim. By the way, in Vietnam we were never able to find such enzyme preparations, no matter how hard the pharmacy tried to explain. And many Russians who lived in Nha Trang for a long time asked those who were traveling to Nha Trang to bring them more Pancreatin from their homeland. Therefore, we advise you to take it with you.

5. Tablets for heartburn: Maalox, Rennie, Gastal etc. We recommend tablets, since suspensions are much heavier. But you don’t have to take them with you: the same tablets can be bought in Asia cheaper than in Russia.

6. Allergy drops or tablets. Denis and I are not allergic and do not use antihistamines when traveling, but in case of emergency we carry pills with us Tsetrin, and for Vanya we take drops Zyrtec.

7. Eye drops. It often happens that dirt gets into the eyes while diving or riding a bike in the wind, and conjunctivitis develops. For such cases we have drops Albucid.

8. Zelenka and iodine in a pencil. It can come in handy often, so it's best to have it on hand. But it’s better not to take it with you in glass vials: they can break or simply leak. In Thailand and Vietnam you can buy an analogue of iodine - Betadine solution, but brilliant green is a miracle unknown to Asians.

9. Germicidal patches.

10. Baneocin ointment. Good for any bacterial infections: from a scratch to a boil. We also tried using Baneocin powder, but it turned out to be not as convenient to use as ointment.

11. Thermometer. Necessary thing: After all, it is recommended to take antipyretic drugs only at temperatures above 38.5, but how can you find out without a thermometer? Naturally, you need to take only an electronic thermometer with you, and in no case a mercury thermometer.

12. Spray for sore throat. It is not a mandatory item, as it is not an emergency item, and if necessary, it can be purchased at any pharmacy. But to calm you down, you can take it (I usually take it, since my throat hurts very often). We bought a very effective Dj in Vietnam throat spray AGOT NB5: we can confidently recommend it to everyone: it helps much better than our Russian sprays, and besides, it is written that it is 100% natural:

AGOT NB5: spray for sore throat in Vietnam

What we didn't need

There is no point in taking antibiotics and probiotics with you. They are not essential medicines, and in the event of a serious illness, you will still be forced to see a doctor, who will prescribe them. By the way, antibiotics in Vietnam and Thailand are much cheaper than in Russia.

Cough tablets. In Vietnam and Thailand, all medicines are excellent, natural and very cheap. Including cough tablets. For example, the following were a discovery for us: Bronzoni tablets based on natural oils costing about 20 rubles for 10 pieces:

A small life hack to save space in your suitcase: All medications should be removed from their boxes, and instructions can be attached to them with rubber bands.

In general, that's all. If you have any chronic diseases, you should definitely take medications prescribed by your doctor: after all, in the country you are traveling to, they may not be available.

When going on vacation, don't forget the first aid kit, but remember: rest is the best medicine!

So, I went in February, the ticket was economy class.

What you need to know in advance:

1. Don't take a lot of things with you. Economy class allows you to take 20 kg of luggage and 5 kg of hand luggage per person (business class - 30 and 10, respectively), not counting winter clothes. For excess weight, you will be asked to pay at the rate of 15 bucks per 1 kg. The less you carry with you in your luggage, the more gifts, fruits, and things you can take out of Vietnam on the way back. Among the mandatory things are comfortable, proven, open summer shoes (flip-flops, flip-flops) and sunscreen. As for warm clothes: don’t take a turtleneck with a long sleeve, like a turtleneck; for a trip to Dalat, the “winter” clothes you wore on your flight will do.

2. Be prepared for the fact that upon arrival you will have problems with digestion; stock up on medications for this case. There's nothing wrong: local kitchen, climate change, abundance of fruit - are doing their job. It's not for long. Wet wipes are also indispensable in this case to wipe your hands before eating!

3. If you like (will) walk, there is a chance that even the most comfortable shoes will rub your feet. Take the patch with you. Scuffs must be disinfected. I used iodine and softened calluses with coconut oil.

4. If you want to travel further than the tourist quarter, know that the further you go, the worse people understand Russian. Yes, and in English too. Download a translator or use Google Translator on your smartphone, just be sure to download the Vietnamese language so that it is accessible without the Internet.

What you need to know on the spot

1. WiFi is available almost everywhere - in a hotel, in any cafe, salon, on the beach (but it’s bad), don’t hesitate to ask the staff for the password. I put my phone on airplane mode and communicated via WhatsApp. Those interested can spend money on a local SIM card. I didn’t see the point in this.

2. Be sure to take your hotel’s business card from the reception. It’s good to show it to the taxi driver if you get lost. It will take you there without any further explanation.

3. The guys from the Russian Information Center (RIC) will answer almost any questions you have. Moreover, it’s free. There they even gave us a card reader and access to a computer so that we could save the memory card from the camera.

And remember, we are tourists there, that is, people who local population by definition makes money. Don't haggle for every thousand dong, haggle within reasonable limits! Moreover, the Vietnamese have not yet learned to deceive and do not overprice the Russians.

And now the specifics.

Hotel. We had Indochina (Indochina), 2 stars. Neat, 6 floors, elevator. If you don’t like the room, you can easily change it to another one if available. The rooms face either the courtyard (pros - silence, cons - view of the building) or the street (pros - balcony, good view, cons - very noisy from early morning until late evening).

View from the hotel balcony to the street

The room has air conditioning, a refrigerator with drinks for extra money, and a TV with Russian Channel One. Combined bathroom - toilet, shower, sink. Exactly in this order, if you count from the far wall. The room is cleaned every day, you can leave your laundry in the basket, and they will wash it for you for an additional fee. The price of washing depends on the number and types of clothes. Personally, I only took a shower in my room and slept at night, the rest of the time I spent outside.

Breakfast ( Buffet) is included in the package. The menu varies within the following list: hot stew (meat/fish/chicken with vegetables, vegetables), fried rice or noodles, something fried in breadcrumbs (fish/chicken/tofu), soup (there were 3 types in two weeks), Russian salad (like Olivier), vegetable salads, simply chopped cucumbers and tomatoes, juice (2 types) and tea or coffee. All kinds of sauces. Plus watermelon or banana. You can also eat on the balcony from which you can see the sea.

The hotel is located in good location(second street from the sea), near the night market, Russian Information Center, cafe "3G", shops, inexpensive fruit outlet at the entrance.

The construction site opposite is disrupting the idyll. But this is the current problem of all of Nha Trang; the coastal zone is being actively developed.

Sea and beach. The sea (24 degrees and above) is a 5-minute walk from the Indochina Hotel. We went to see the sunrise. By the way, until 6 am in the square near the beach they conduct free exercises and teach dancing. The sea is not transparent, they say the water is muddied by the river that flows into it nearby. The beach is open from 9:00 to 17:00, sunbeds are paid - 40-50 thousand each, an umbrella is included.

If you bring your own, you can lay around for free. There was a strong wave, I floundered with pleasure, but many did not take risks. There is coarse sand on the beach, which, when leaving the sea, is skillfully filled with waves wherever possible. If you want a calm, clear sea, go to Zoklet or the islands.

Money. It’s better not to change the entire amount at once: it’s uncomfortable to carry and difficult to track expenses. 100 bucks is about 2 million, 700 thousand dong, from zero it dazzles the eyes. On the first day, it is enough to exchange 2 hundred and it is advisable to be cheap until you get used to the prices and find cheap points of sale.

There is a safe at the reception where you can store money. They are sealed in a bag with tape for your signature and they give you a receipt. The most profitable money for exchange is new 100 bucks bills. It is better to change at the “Treasure of Angora” and “Princess” jewelry stores, as well as at the “Russian Information Center”.

They didn’t change it at the bank, maybe it’s even more profitable there. At the hotel reception there is a reduced exchange rate. To understand “how much is this in rubles?”, remove three zeros from the price tag, and multiply the rest by three.

For example, a kilo of mango costs 25,000 dong: discard the zeros, 25*3, you get 75 rubles. I still couldn’t get used to the bills themselves in 2 weeks: 100 thousand, confused with 10 thousand, and 50 thousand with 200 thousand, candy wrappers, what to take from them. Banknotes of 10 thousand and more are plastic. You can swim in the sea with them (in a secret pocket), nothing will happen to them.

Food. Remember the main thing - wash your hands before eating or wipe with wet wipes! There are a lot of restaurants around with fresh seafood. For lovers, there is Chinese, Indian, Mexican cuisine, sushi, a steakhouse (an expensive establishment), a pizzeria and a Burger King. But I would recommend Vietnamese cuisine. Fresh shells, squid, shrimp, fish, etc., pho soups, salads. The food is neither spicy nor sour.

A huge plus is the frequent breakdowns of fruit. Here you can not only buy something exotic, but also order a smoothie. Right before your eyes, they will whip up any fruit and serve it to you in a glass with a straw. In my opinion, the best local smoothie is made from mango.

BBQ buffet: choose what you will cook and eat

You collect, sit down at the table, in the center of which there is a pot of coals and a grate on which you cook yourself. If you eat it, go get a new batch of fresh food. Alcohol - at extra cost. Also try small eateries on line 4, they are inexpensive and have local flavor.

Prices. For the first couple of days, don’t buy anything serious. Go, look at the prices, look for where and what is cheaper. From personal experience, the most inexpensive stores are the Sapphire chain. But there is a difference between them for the same goods: ointment in one costs 17 thousand, and in the other - 20. The further you are from the first line, the more the cost of lunch in restaurants drops. The price tag greatly depends on the Chinese New Year, at this time Nha Trang is full of Chinese, and prices increase for them.

Despite all the seemingly cheap prices, follow the money. They can melt before our eyes. This is why I do not recommend changing all your dollars at once.

Transport. It’s easier to move around the block and around on foot. At the Russian information center you can get a free map of the area and ask where everything is. They will answer you with pleasure.

Buses. They are ridden by conductors who do not know foreign languages well, and the ticket price depends (as far as I understand) on the distance of the trip. It's one thing when you go to the beaches of Zoclet - this Ending station, it's another matter when you decide to drive a couple of blocks. Explaining to the conductor where you are going is very difficult. But it is possible.

Taxi. There are several companies, differing in the color of the car. Each company has its own price range. In different cars, landing costs from 4 to 14 thousand. The rest of the price depends on the mileage and does not vary much. Look at the sign with price tags either on the dashboard in the cabin or on the side of the car. Here are the three cheapest price tags:

The most inexpensive taxis in Nha Trang

There is a pattern - the larger the car, the more expensive price trips. The most inexpensive are small silver cars. It’s easier to get around by taxi; show the driver the place on the map (even on your phone) and he’ll take you there. If you agree without a meter, you can try to bargain and knock off 5-10 thousand from the declared amount. But based on personal experience, even without trading it will be cheaper than with a meter.

I haven’t ridden rickshaws, I don’t like to exploit a person like a horse.

Fruit export. You can carry no more than 5 kg per person in hand luggage. To be honest, we didn’t weigh hand luggage. But rumors speak of the incredible cruelty of Cam Ranh airport employees: “One man was forced to eat 2 extra mangoes!”

I took a separate “winter” bag and a basket of fruit, which contained exactly 5 kg of fruit. Since I packed 8 kg of luggage for Vietnam, on the way back I managed to stuff 3 kg of passion fruit into my suitcase. Therefore, once again, do not take a lot of things if you want to take more out of Nha Trang: 5 kg can be carried in your hands (no one will count +/- half a kilo), plus the remaining weight in your luggage, which can be easily allocated for fruit. And the main thing about fruits from Vietnam is that they sell with a bang, I treated everyone to a little bit and the basket is empty.

Places that I remember:

Cafe 3g (somewhere here ) - not far from the hotel, good selection, cheap Saigon beer (9 thousand VND bottle), in the evening the owner can treat you to moonshine.

Zoclet Beach. White sand, shallow sea, small wave. One minus is that it’s a long drive: by bus it takes a little less than an hour and a half (200 thousand for four). But it was a pity to spend money on a taxi (750 thousand dong for four round trip).

Long Son Pagoda - lying and sitting Buddha. An active Buddhist temple. Please note: admission is free.

Buddha, of course, is a remake, but he still looks cool!

We got to a church service (or whatever it’s called). Impressive.

Catholic cathedral. Catholic saw it for the first time. Solidly done. Believing Christians can test themselves to see if they are well versed in the New Testament: behind the cathedral, sculptures depict the last journey of Christ; if you look from the right side, it looks like the path to Golgotha.

The path of Christ to Golgotha is represented in sculptures

Local tours/excursions. Tours are offered by anyone: the operator who brought you (for us it was Pegasus), the Russian Information Center, some smaller offices, such as “Pineapple Tour” and the hotel at the reception. Do not take the last one under any circumstances! Having grabbed it, we later did not dare to go with either “Pineapple” or RIC. However, even beginners can go to Vinpearl or Zoklet on their own, without tours.

In general, a determined and courageous tourist will definitely find a reason not only to relax, but also to have fun. In Nha Trang there are also evening clubs, various attractions, and numerous tours that you can go on yourself.

Have a nice holiday.

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Packing for a vacation to any tropical country is always troublesome and time-consuming, and Vietnam will be no exception. You need to take care not only of clothes, but also of essentials that both you and your companions may suddenly need. The portal site offers its list of necessary things that you need to take with you to Vietnam, regardless of the vacation program and the chosen resort.

Wardrobe

Vietnam is not a country with strict dress code rules for tourists, so you can safely take the most beautiful swimsuits, the lightest summer dresses and short shorts here. The only exception concerns visiting pagodas and Buddhist monasteries, where you cannot enter in miniskirts and T-shirts with bare shoulders.

A “standard” suitcase with things may consist of:

T-shirts/T-shirts/light polo shirts;
Shorts/breeches/cotton and linen trousers;
Beach shoes;
Sneakers (for everyday wear);
Shoes (for restaurants and establishments with a dress code);
Several sets of underwear;
Sweatshirts (for evening walks);
Pajamas;
Hat/sunglasses.

First aid kit

As in any exotic country, in Vietnam a Russian may experience the consequences of consuming local dishes, fruits and drinks, as well as exacerbation of respiratory diseases due to hot weather outside and rooms cooled by modern air conditioners. To be safe from these and other unpleasant situations, you should have a first aid kit on hand, in which you must include:

Activated carbon;
Anti-diarrhea medications;
Antiemetic tablets;
Painkillers;
A set of plasters or BF-6 glue;
Antiseptic wipes;
Nasal decongestion spray;
Paracetamol;
Lollipops for sore throat.

Cosmetics and hygiene products

Everything is fine with this in the republic, but do not forget that in hotels below three stars you will not find disposable shampoos and liquid soap in the rooms. Buying them in local stores is not profitable due to clearly inflated prices and unknown quality when it comes to Vietnamese products.

In the “beauty department” of your luggage you should definitely put:

Toothpaste/brush/floss;
Deodorant;
2-3 towels per person;
Suntan cream;
Shaving accessories;
Comb/hair dryer.

Useful little things

In addition to all of the above, you will probably need the following things on vacation in Vietnam:

Guide with detailed maps region;
Russian-Vietnamese phrasebook;
Battery-powered flashlight (in case of a power outage);
Chargers for gadgets.

What cannot be brought into the country?

Vietnamese customs legislation differs little from neighboring countries South-East Asia, but there are still a number of distinctive points. Currently, the following are under a complete import ban:

Drugs of plant and synthetic origin (capital punishment without the right to extradition);
Medicines based on narcotic and psychotropic substances without a prescription in English;
Cold and firearms and ammunition for it;
Pyrotechnics;
Pornographic products on any media;
Religious and extremist materials prohibited for distribution;
Pets without vaccination records.

For the first time we flew for the winter with such luggage

Our big mistake was that we took too many clothes. As a result, a good half of her did not get dressed or dressed a couple of times only because it was a pity not to dress her once they took her. Due to the fact that there was a lot of clothes, we came up with a life hack using a vacuum bag.

Our video about vacuum bags:

As a result, the idea with vacuum bags failed, because every time we move (and in the first month we moved a lot, traveling around) it is inconvenient to manually pump out the air with a small pump. As a result of very frequent use, the vacuum bag finally broke and had to be thrown out along with the pump. And all the things that cannot fit into a suitcase without a miracle package are from a town in the north of Thailand - Chiang Mai.

If you are flying to warm countries in winter, you need to think about the issue of winter clothing in advance. Of course, if you fly on vacation for two weeks, such a question will not arise: changing clothes at the airport and bringing your clothes to the hotel is not difficult. But when long journey, winter clothes will be very, very in the way, because they take up so much space! In this case, there are two options:

1. Ask someone to accompany you to the airport, where you can change into sneakers and a jacket, and give winter clothes and shoes to those seeing you off (then you will also need to agree on how to meet you if you have to fly in during the cold season). This option is only suitable for those who live in the final departure city of warm country(usually this is Moscow). It was not suitable for us, since we were flying from Samara;

2. Wear some old winter clothes and shoes, which you wouldn’t mind throwing away at the airport in a warm country.

Flying in winter is problematic

We chose the second option, and left all our old down jackets and boots at the Bangkok airport (except for Vanya’s brand new winter suit, which we sent to Russia by mail).

This box fits a small children's blanket, a winter suit with a hat and mittens and some Thai souvenirs

What clothes and shoes will be required in Vietnam (in Nha Trang)

a pair of shorts,
a couple of T-shirts and a sundress(for girls),
underwear,
several swimsuits or swimming trunks(so you can wear a replacement swimsuit to the beach while the first one dries),
cap-panama-hat,
flip flops for everyday life,
comfortable sandals or sneakers, if you plan to attend excursions (for example, there is nothing to do there without comfortable shoes). We most often wear flip flops in Nha Trang; the ballet flats we took with us have been lying around for six months, never worn. Sometimes sandals come in handy (for long periods of time) hiking) and sneakers (only in gym, outside in them is either too hot in spring and summer, or too wet).

What to take to Vietnam in November, December and January:

In winter and autumn in Nha Trang you will need jacket with sleeves and preferably with a hood (in the evenings it is quite cool, up to 20 degrees); when traveling on a bike or on Vietnamese night buses (slip buses), a jacket will also be necessary.
Jeans or any pants will also be needed. If you have a choice, it is better to take not jeans, but pants made of lighter materials: firstly, they will dry faster if they get wet in the rain, and secondly, they take up less space in the suitcase and weigh much less. Alternatively, go on a trip in jeans so as not to weigh down your suitcase.
You will definitely need raincoat, if you go to Nha Trang in autumn and winter: it rains here almost every day at this time of year. But you shouldn’t take it from Russia; in Nha Trang, raincoats are sold for very little money (10-30 thousand dong) at every turn.

Actually, this is all the necessary clothing. The rest, if desired, can be purchased on the spot: T-shirts, sundresses, pareos, shorts are available here large quantities and the temptation to buy a shiny new thing is also great.

We are already traveling around Asia with such luggage.

What not to take to Vietnam

Towels and bed linen We don’t recommend taking it with you: all this takes up a lot of space and makes the suitcase very heavy. If you even live in a guest house, all this will be included in the room price, and if necessary (for example, when renting a house or apartment for a long time), bed linen and towels can be purchased at mall or . Of course, you will have to leave it in Vietnam later, but there will be enough space in your suitcase.
Of course, you shouldn't take it with you. tableware: spoons, forks, mugs, plates(for some reason, our people often have the conviction that they need to take their own dishes with them, probably from their camping childhood and youth). Buying a minimum set of utensils locally is much easier and costs pennies. Then you can simply leave these dishes in the house where you lived (or, as an option, sell them inexpensively in a local group of people living here).
Bathroom accessories(soap-shampoo-cream). All this weighs quite a lot, so you shouldn’t carry such extra cargo with you. You can buy all these bath accessories on the first day in any store on the street, or in a shopping center. The exception is the usual face cream or special shampoo, which cannot be found in Asia.
Mosquito repellents. These are extremely important products for Asia, since there are a lot of mosquitoes here (especially during the rainy season). But, judging by our observations, our Russian remedies do not help here: probably the mosquitoes are different. It is better to buy local repellents: body spray or cream and fumigator for the home.

What else to take on vacation to Vietnam

We advise you to stock up sun cream. Oddly enough, it is expensive here, plus, most often, creams with a whitening effect are sold. We usually don't like this.
Very often they come in handy extension cord (surge protector) and tee: Hotel rooms often have only one or two outlets, plus they are located in inconvenient places.

How much money to take to Vietnam (to Nha Trang)

Of course, everyone has different needs and expenses. We'll just give our example. If you are traveling on a tour package, then you will only need money for cafes (we usually pay food prices in Nha Trang when traveling around Vietnam.

For reference, we currently live in Nha Trang on about $1300 per month. This is a budget for three (two adults and a child), of which approximately $500 is spent on food and training, $250 on developmental activities, $350 on apartment and utility bills, $50 on travel (mostly gasoline and minor bike repairs, sometimes travel on public transport) and $ 150 for all sorts of entertainment (this includes renting sun loungers on the beach, and entrance fees to tourist places). This is an approximate budget, sometimes it sometimes increases (if trips to neighboring cities in Vietnam are planned or we want to go to another place). We think that $700-800 will be enough for two adults to live in Nha Trang.

If you have any questions or additions about things needed in Vietnam, write in the comments. We sincerely wish you an easy and positive journey!

Tourists, going on vacation, usually devote a lot of time to getting ready: choosing outfits, shoes, hats, swimsuits. However, few people think about such an important item in a vacationer’s suitcase as a first aid kit. Of course, you don’t want to think about troubles and illnesses in advance, but anything can happen on a trip, especially if the vacation is in . About, .

When compiling a first aid kit for any trip abroad, it is recommended to follow the following basic rules:

First aid kit should not take up much space. All purchased medications must be removed from cardboard boxes, so they will take up less space. In addition, on a short trip you can take not a whole blister of drugs, but only half, depending on the indication for use and dosage.
First aid kit must be universal. Anyone, even a completely healthy person, can experience sunburn, food poisoning and other troubles while traveling. It is necessary to have in the first aid kit drugs for any occasion.
If a tourist has chronic diseases, it should be remembered that in an unusual environment they may get worse. You must take medications for the treatment of chronic diseases with you when traveling.

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First aid kit at sea for adults and children

If you are traveling with children, especially small ones, you should pay attention to organizing a first aid kit. even more attention. These are the main troubles, medications for which should always be on hand.

For colds

Many tourists think that they are not in danger of catching a cold in the hot climate of Vietnam. This is a dangerous misconception. In most Vietnamese establishments Air conditioners are running at full capacity, the colder the better. Finding ourselves in such a contrasting atmosphere after 40-degree street heat, Hot vacationers risk catching a cold. In order to avoid serious consequences, you need to start treatment at the first symptoms of a cold.

For this you will need:

several sachets of Theraflu, Coldrex or similar (in fact, the main active ingredients of this medicine are paracetamol and soluble vitamin C)
antipyretic (this can be Paracetamol or Aspirin, it is better soluble, it is absorbed and absorbed faster)
cough medicine (Doctor Mom, Lazolvan, ACC)
a remedy for a sore throat, preferably in the form of a spray (this can be Hexoral, Faringosept, etc.)
cold medicine (Nazivin, Otrivin, etc.)

For sunburn

For vacationers in hot Vietnam increased danger also represents the active sun. Surely everyone knows the basic rules of sunbathing, but It's very easy to get carried away on the beach and get painful consequences in the form of sunburn. Unfortunately, this kind of trouble can ruin your vacation for a long time.

Your first aid kit must include a high-level sunscreen for the beach and a low-protection product for walking. It is better if the cream/oil for the beach is waterproof. Otherwise you need Renew protection after every swim. You shouldn’t go outside without first covering all exposed areas of your body with cream. The delicate skin of blondes and red-haired people, as well as children's skin, are especially susceptible to sunburn.

If the precautions did not save you and you still get a sunburn, you will need:

analgesics to relieve pain
products for treating and healing the skin: this can be Bepanten, D-panthenol or others. The most popular product is Panthenol spray. note that After-sun products should not be applied to burned skin, just like various cosmetic creams.

Important! Please remember that after receiving sunburn should get out of the sun immediately Apply a cool compress to the affected areas of the skin and begin treatment.

For indigestion

Vietnamese cuisine, oddly enough, is quite well accepted by the stomachs of our tourists. However, no one is immune from mild digestive disorders due to unusual foods.

The first aid kit should have:

activated carbon, Polysorb or other sorbent (take at the first sign of poisoning)
Mezim or another digestive aid (you can take such a tablet even just after a heavy meal, for preventive purposes)
Enterofuril or another drug to treat bacterial infections
laxative for constipation (for example, Microlax, Dufvalac or others)
fixative in case of diarrhea (Lopedium, Loperamide)
drugs that restore intestinal microflora (Smecta, Diosmectite)
medicines for heartburn (Rennie, Gaviscon)
No-spa or its analogues for relieving spasms

Antihistamines

Even if a tourist is not at all susceptible to allergies under normal conditions, it is still worth stocking up on some antihistamines: it is unknown how the body will react to exotic vegetation, unusual food or local insect bites.

Your first aid kit should include oral tablets, an ointment to relieve itching, and eye drops.

Important! Antihistamine devices may have strong side effects in the form of general lethargy and drowsiness. For example, after taking the familiar Suprastin, it is not even recommended to drive.

Painkillers

Medicines in this group can be useful in various cases:

for headache or toothache
for sunburn
for painful menstruation in women

Medicines your child may need

If you are traveling with a child, especially a small one, you need Be doubly careful when packing your first aid kit. The rules for collecting a first aid kit for a child are the same as for an adult. Additionally, you need to take into account the age of the child, the duration of the trip and the method of travel.

In addition to the usual medications, a traveler with a child must include in the first aid kit:

Digital Thermometer
hand sanitizer
pills for motion sickness

When traveling with a small child it is worth consult your pediatrician first. It should also be remembered that the dosage of many drugs for young children may vary significantly. Some medications, such as antipyretics or pain relievers, are often available in the form of syrups for young children.

Important! For many children's medications in the form of suppositories, the storage conditions include a temperature not exceeding +20 degrees

Other drugs

In addition to the above, you should have in your first aid kit:

sanitary napkins
dressings (bandage, elastic bandage, cotton wool, adhesive plaster)
disinfectant for the treatment of wounds and scratches: iodine / brilliant green, hydrogen peroxide, chlorhexidine
insect repellents

In a country with a hot climate, they may suddenly appear heart problems. If there is at least a minimal inclination, it is recommended to supplement the first aid kit with medications to maintain cardiac activity.

Buy antibiotics at the pharmacy today Even the most general action is not possible without a prescription. As an alternative, they may be advised to stock up on an antibacterial drug called Ciprofloxacin.

Important! If a tourist is used to using a certain medicine, he is confident in its effect, but, unfortunately, he forgot the necessary drug at home, you can find the composition of the medicine on the Internet and try to buy it local analogue with the same active substance.

What pharmaceutical products are prohibited from being imported into the country?

Vietnam is not particularly special. However, you need to know what to import into the country Drugs and drug-containing medications are strictly prohibited! In this regard, Vietnamese law is completely merciless.

If a traveler cannot do without taking such a drug for medical reasons, this must be confirmed all necessary certificates. You should always have with you a written confirmation of the diagnosis, a prescription from the attending physician, and a receipt from the pharmacy for the purchase of the medicine.

What can't you find in Vietnam?

Medicine of this exotic country was formed under the influence of traditional folk recipes using the heart of a snake, various mushrooms and parts of plants. However, today tourism is flourishing in the country, so in all major cities regular pharmacies are open, where a set of medicines familiar to any European is sold. To purchase medicines, it is recommended to choose pharmacies in large stores or public hospitals.

Travelers should know that such usual wound treatment products as iodine, hydrogen peroxide and brilliant green are not available in Vietnamese pharmacies. You won't find an elastic bandage here either.

Reference! If you have forgotten some necessary drug at home, you can check its active ingredients on the Internet and try to purchase an analogue at your local pharmacy.

List of necessary medications for the trip

So, in the simplest minimum first aid kit of a prudent tourist when traveling to Vietnam must be present:

Nurofen (antipyretic, pain reliever)
Paracetamol (antipyretic)
Nise (pain reliever)
No-spa (to relieve spasms of smooth muscles)
Mezim (to aid digestion)
Activated carbon
Imodium (for diarrhea)
bactisubtil (antimicrobial intestinal drug
Septolete (for sore throat)
Nazivin (about nasal congestion)
Ciprofloxacin
Panthenol
Kestin (for allergies)
iodine, peroxide
bandage, adhesive plaster

Of course, there is no need to prepare in advance for the fact that someone will definitely get sick. However, if trouble does happen, it is better to face it head on and take the right pill as quickly as possible. Do not be ill!