Human life is filled with unexpected events, both pleasant and not so pleasant, which may include injuries and illnesses. Therefore, it's essential to ensure that you have medical supplies at home to provide medical assistance to yourself and your close ones. Before administering any aid or medications, you should be aware of any allergies to these medications that you or your family members might have.

Ideally, your home first-aid kit should contain the following items:

• Bandages (at least one sterile).
  
• Bactericidal plasters of various shapes and sizes. Before applying them to a wound, make sure to clean the wound and stop any bleeding.
• Cotton wool in a package or round sponges.
• Scissors for cutting bandages and packages.
• Wound-cleaning solutions for the skin or mucous membranes that do not contain alcohol.
• Antiseptic wipes for hand disinfection before providing medical assistance and for cleaning the skin before injections.
• Several pairs of medical gloves.
• Solutions containing a saline solution for conditions like nasal congestion, nasal rinsing in case of injury, or exposure to harmful substances. For example, Normarins, which is made from sterile natural seawater. Its convenient packaging allows deep nasal cavity flushing and is suitable for both children and adults.
• "Artificial tears" for eye rinsing in case of eye injury or infection.
• Pain relievers and fever reducers containing Ibuprofen or Paracetamol, available in tablets or syrups for children.
• Spasmolytic agents for pain relief during menstruation.
• Topical preparations containing pain-relieving ingredients for muscle and joint pain.
• Anti-allergy medications in tablets, solutions, and ointments for treating food, respiratory, contact allergies, and insect bites.
• If you or your family members have cardiovascular diseases, it is advisable to have emergency remedies for heart attacks recommended by your family doctor.
• Antacids in case of frequent heartburn.
• Anti-diarrheal remedies that include sorbents to bind toxins and harmful microorganisms, as well as electrolytes to restore the water-electrolyte balance.
  
  
  One effective and convenient remedy is D-ORS, which contains both an enterosorbent and electrolytes. D-ORS easily dissolves in water and has a pleasant taste, which is crucial when giving medications to children. It is safe and can be used for infants starting from the second month of life and for elderly individuals.

All these items should be kept in one place, out of children's reach but easily accessible to you. It's best to store them in one box or bag. Choose a cool, dry, and dark place to ensure that the medications remain effective. Medications should be kept in their original packaging so that you can read the name, dosage, and expiration date. It is important to regularly check and replace items in the first-aid kit when they expire.

A travel first-aid kit differs from a home first-aid kit mainly in size. It should include pain relievers, antihistamines, blood pressure correction medications, and tools for providing assistance in case of injuries. If you are traveling to the seaside, add sunscreen and remedies for sunburn.

Considering that the food and water you encounter during travel may be unfamiliar and contain many unfamiliar microorganisms, it is essential to carry anti-diarrheal remedies such as D-ORS.

Before assembling a travel first-aid kit, take some time to gather information. If you are traveling abroad, check the list of medicines allowed into the country and whether you need prescriptions to purchase substitutes or alternatives. We recommend checking if there are pharmacies near your accommodation. Get all the necessary vaccinations against dangerous infections present in the area if possible.

If possible, it is advisable to purchase travel insurance so that an unexpected event does not spoil your vacation.

Most importantly, stay healthy and be prepared to help others.