After 10’000km: good set of pharmacy. The basic pills were used in different situations, we didn’t miss anything.
Pharmacy | Comments | After 10'000 km |
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Ear plugs | Miguel has used them several times for sleeping when camping close to roads or when disturbed by other noises. | |
Tweezers | Not used | |
Blister plasters | "Compeed" | Not used - our cycling shoes don't give us blisters, and we haven't been hiking a lot. |
A few pairs of Latex gloves | Useful for bike repairs without getting hands dirty! | Used every time we had to do maintenance on the bicycles, especially when touching the chain or other greasy parts. Invaluable especially if handwashing opportunities are limited! |
A few bandaids in different sizes | Never had to use them. | |
Disinfectant wipes | Not used | |
Elastic bandage | Not used | |
Steri-strips | Not used | |
Special tweezers to remove ticks | Not used - we haven't crossed any serious tick areas | |
Healing cream | Used occasionally on small cuts and bruises | |
Fenistil gel | For insect bites | Used a lot on our uncountable mosquito bites. |
Antibiotic cream | Not used | |
A few paracetamol tablets | Used occasionally | |
Ibuprofen tablets | Used occasionally | |
Cetirizin (anti-histaminic) | Used (especially by Miguel) in the hay fever season | |
Flu medication | Used when we both got a cold that Miguel brought back from Portugal in december... | |
Antibiotic ear drops | Not used |