A. WOUNDS
A&D OINTMENT-For local application to chronic sores and
rashes
BACITRACIN OR NEOSPORIN OINTMENT-Antibiotic ointments for
infected wounds
BETADINE SOLUTION-For cuts and abrasions
DOMO BORO-Dissolve in water as a soak or compress for open wounds
or abscesses (Can substitute 2 tablespoons of salt in warm water).
FURACIN OINTMENT-For burns
CORTISONE OINTMENT-For itchy rashes or other inflammatory skin
lesions.
B. NAUSEA, VOMITING, SEASICKNESS
KARO SYRUP-Two tablespoons as needed for nausea or beginning
seasickness. May be used alone or with bread, coffee, etc.-repeat as
necessary
ANTIVERT, BONAMINE-For seasickness or nausea. Ephedrine and
phenergan, 1 tablet of each taken together also for seasickness (used by
the astronauts)
TRANSDERMV EAR PATCH-Place one behind ear. Good for three days.
Try at home before voyage to guard against possible side effects, such
as drowsiness or disorientation - ½ patch may be used.
COMPAZINE SUPPOSITORIES-For vomiting when patient cannot hold
anything in stomach. Will also be good for anxiety or to produce sleep.
C. ALLERGIC REACTIONS
PYRIBENZAMINE OR BENADRYL - Take as directed for rashes, drug
reactions, insect stings, food allergies, etc., also for sleep
ADOLPHS MEAT TENDERIZER - Apply locally as poultice.
MEDROL DOSPAC-- (CORTISONE) - For more severe allergic reactions
or more persistent allergic symptoms.
INJECTABLE ADRENALIN - For people who are so allergic to things
such as bee stings that they can go into shock. Comes ready for
immediate use.
D. PAIN
ASPIRIN OR TYLENOL - 2 tablets every 3 to 4 hours. Regular
aspirin, 1 or 2 tables for any sudden chest pain.
EMP.COMP. #3 OR TYLENOL#3 - For more severe pain. Contains
codeine. There are stronger narcotics. See physician for an Rx.
E. INFECTION
ANTIBIOTICS - Oral antibiotics must be prescribed by your
physician. Whatever antibiotic is prescribed, the full dose must be
taken.
F. SEDATIVES
VALIUM - 5mg. Tablets for nervousness, sedation, erratic
behavior, convulsions, muscular relaxation, such as after a fracture.
G. MISCELLANEOUS DRUGS
DONNATOL - Relaxes gastro-intestinal spasms, cramps
IMMODIUM - For diarrhea
ANTACIDS - Tums, Prilosec, Zantac, Pepto-Bismol
CALADRYL - Rashes, poison ivy, etc.
SALT TABLETS - Enteric coated. Take as directed with plenty of
water for heat related exhaustion, weakness, malaise, etc.
MILD LAXATIVES - For constipation
COLD TABLETS AND DECONGESTANTS - Contac, Sinutabs
SUN BLOCK - The higher the number, the better.
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