Medical Kit

[mystte]

Hi, now I am trying to put together a bit of a medical kit,

 

I have the Kwells, doctor also prescribed Stemzine - has anyone used this as I have never used anything for seasickness,

have disprin,

imodium just in case

bandades

savlon

Anti inflammatory cream

non stick dressing

 

Any idea what else I need:)

 

Luci

[strawberrypatch11]

How about insect repellant. I'm not sure if you'd need it. Just in case!

 

Mylanta or something similar for heartburn/indegestion . I like to bring it, just in case. The shops do sell it though.

[leah67]

Hi, now I am trying to put together a bit of a medical kit,

 

I have the Kwells, doctor also prescribed Stemzine - has anyone used this as I have never used anything for seasickness,

have disprin,

imodium just in case

bandades

savlon

Anti inflammatory cream

non stick dressing

 

Any idea what else I need:)

 

Luci

 

Hi Luci, I get occaisional bouts of vertigo and am prescribed Stemitil (Stemzine) is the cheaper equivalent. It works wonders. I am sailing on the star on 9th Sept, and have been advised to start taking it a least 1 day prior to sailing as it does tend to take a while to get into your system.

It is great for the nausea and the wonky feet that comes with seasickness.

Hope you have a great holiday.

Lea.

[Rallo]

I'll be packing the laxatives, berocca, nurofen, herbal sleeping pills (just in case), kwells for starters.

[Skyrules]

Definetly insect repellant - and Sun Screen.

 

Kym

[karmac]

I took insect repellant but never used it. Mind you, I forgot to take it ashore with me and I think it was Wala where I wish I had it. Certainly didn't need it on the ship. I also took stingoes, aqua ear & murine. Thought the kids might get sore eyes & ears from swimming but again, didn't use it. Will take it again though. I also took spray-on band aid. Expensive but worth it if you have kids.

 

Karen

[newchappers]

Like Lea, I'm prescribed Stemitil for vertigo and take it with me on cruises for seasickness , BUT it's better to use for preventing it, I don't find it as effective once I'm feeling seasick. If in doubt , take it!

[Skyrules]

I took insect repellant but never used it. Mind you, I forgot to take it ashore with me and I think it was Wala where I wish I had it. Certainly didn't need it on the ship. I also took stingoes, aqua ear & murine. Thought the kids might get sore eyes & ears from swimming but again, didn't use it. Will take it again though. I also took spray-on band aid. Expensive but worth it if you have kids.

 

Karen

 

When we were at Pentecost we definetly needed it the insect repellant - we even had the deputy cruise director and some of the cruise staff borrowing ours because they didn't have any.

 

 

Kym

[kezza]

Luci, don't forget the sunscreen and maybe some soothing after sun gel. It won't take long to get burnt.

 

Kerri

[mystte]

Thanks guys, one thing I hope wont happen is getting burnt as I don't too easily but am already prepared as Ross does:)

Gel for after - I hadn't thought of that so will get some!

 

I will take the Stemzine that morning or should I start the day before? Going by water taxi to Watsons Bay on Tuesday and I know that wont be a problem.

 

Got the aerogard already, think the roll -on is ok?

 

Stingos sounds good, eye drops a must.

 

Berocca - have never taken it but i think it would be a good idea and the nurofen, laxatives - hopefully they have sufficient all bran and fruit on board:D

Mylanta or similar - good.

 

Is that it?

[Lucyloo]

My daughter used Sea Bands for her motion sickness and they worked a treat for her.:)

[qt_esme]

 

I have the Kwells, doctor also prescribed Stemzine -

 

Hi Luci

 

i just wanted to mention to you that i was prescribed stemzine (stemitil) for nausea and one of the common side effects of this medication is sever agitation (not saying all people suffer this side effect) but i certainly did and i can assure you it is not pleasant, i felt like i wanted to rip my hair out! so maybe it would be wise to try it a few days before you leave to make sure you dont suffer any ill side effects.

[qt_esme]

 

I have the Kwells, doctor also prescribed Stemzine -

 

Hi Luci

 

i just wanted to mention to you that i was prescribed stemzine (stemitil) for nausea and one of the common side effects of this medication is sever agitation (not saying all people suffer this side effect) but i certainly did and i can assure you it is not pleasant, i felt like i wanted to rip my hair out! so maybe it would be wise to try it a few days before you leave to make sure you dont suffer any ill side effects.

[claudio]

how about a defibrillator for when you have to go up and down stairs all day

[Rallo]

how about a defibrillator for when you have to go up and down stairs all day

 

I'll be needing the work out on the stairs to counteract all the food and booze.:D

[mystte]

:) Well guys I took Kwells before I boarded and one that night, next day I felt just a bit queasy in morning but absolutely great by afternoon so we partyed HARD that night. Next morning I was so sick - don't think alcohol helped:)

I took a Stemzil went and had a good meal of soup then fish and chips and fely better soon after. Was told I should eat if I felt queasy. No I had no side effects and I think I took about 3 or 4 of them.

Later the captain apologized for the rough seas:D So it wasn't just me. One person left at first stop from being so seasick!