With a travel pharmacy you can arm yourself against the most common illnesses on vacation. Check with your doctor if you need to take any special precautions for your vacation destination, especially if you have chronic conditions such as diabetes or asthma. We offer you a helpful compilation at this point.

You should pack medication in your hand luggage on flights and generally store it below 25 degrees Celsius if possible: When driving under the passenger seat, in the hotel room, for example, in the refrigerator. Don't forget to pack a clinical thermometer and prepare yourself for the most common travel complaints:

Diarrhea
About one in five vacationers suffers from diarrhea. It is then important to drink enough, at least two liters a day. Electrolyte preparations from the pharmacy compensate for salt loss. The active ingredient loperamide can be used temporarily (max. 48 hours) to help on the go - it blocks the intestinal motor system. Be sure to see a doctor if you have a fever or bloody mucus in your stool. How to prevent diarrhea: Avoid foods that are not overcooked or that you cannot peel.

Insektenstich
Itchy insect bites can be treated with an antihistamine ointment. Ask your pharmacist about suitable insect repellants, especially if you are traveling to tropical areas. Protect yourself against insects as much as possible. They can transmit dangerous diseases with their stings.

Travel sickness
Certain antihistamines, which are taken half an hour before the start of the journey, help against driving, flight or seasickness. In the form of chewing gum, they work immediately. Caution: Antihistamines make you tired - therefore not suitable for drivers!

Pain
Prevent: Apply sunscreen with a suitable sun protection factor (10 to 25), possibly use a sun blocker for the nose, ears and lips! Especially if you have ever had 'Mallorca acne' (light dermatosis), you should seek advice from the pharmacist when choosing the right sunscreen.

Sunburn
Prevent: Apply sunscreen with a suitable sun protection factor (10 to 25), possibly use a sun blocker for the nose, ears and lips! Especially if you have ever had 'Mallorca acne' (light dermatosis), you should seek advice from the pharmacist when choosing the right sunscreen.

Injuries
Adhesive plasters, quick dressings, elastic bandages, sterile compresses, gauze bandages, dressing packs, scissors, tweezers, disinfectants - this equipment can be used to treat smaller wounds. Larger wounds are covered sterile until treatment by a doctor. For longer stays away from civilization, a plaster plaster replaces needles and threads for smaller cuts and lacerations.