TRAVEL MED KIT

OTC Medication Reference

Adults + children 12+. The printed sheet folds into a credit-card-sized accordion.

How to fold it
  1. Measure it: 260 mm corner to corner. Anything else means the scale is off.
  2. Cut the solid outline.
  3. Fold in half on the horizontal crease, printed side out, so the bottom row goes behind the top.
  4. Accordion-fold the four vertical creases.

You get a 52 × 85.6 mm packet, ten sheets thick. Opened out, the front reads panels 1–5 left to right; turn the strip over left to right, like a page, and the back reads 6–10, the right way up. That is why the bottom row prints reversed and upside down — the fold mirrors the columns and the turn mirrors them back.

Clipped outer columns are the one thing step 1 will not catch: the sheet leaves only ~9.5 mm a side, so if the dialog eats more than that, set Margins: None.

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TRAVEL
MED KIT

QUICK OTC REFERENCE

Medication
Guide

Adults + children 12+

CHECK ACTIVE INGREDIENTS Several products here share an active ingredient. Read every label before combining.
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Pain + Fever

1aAdvilIbuprofen 200 mg

TAKETake 1 tablet every 4–6 hours while symptoms persist.If pain or fever does not respond to 1 tablet, 2 may be used.

MAXDo not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours.

FORMinor aches and pains, fever reduction

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1bTylenolAcetaminophen 500 mg

TAKETake 2 gelcaps every 6 hours while symptoms last.

MAXDo not take more than 6 gelcaps in 24 hours.

Do not use for more than 10 days.Do not use with other medicines containing acetaminophen.Extra strength, rapid-release gels.

FORMinor aches and pains, fever reduction

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Pain + Fever cont.

1cExcedrin MigraineAcetaminophen 250 mg, Aspirin 250 mg, Caffeine 65 mg

TAKETake 2 caplets with a glass of water.

MAXDo not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours.

Do not use for 10 or more days per month.Under 18 years old, ask a doctor.

FORMigraine

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Digestive

2aDulcolaxBisacodyl (USP) 5 mg

TAKETake 1–3 tablets in a single daily dose with a full glass of water.

Do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk.Do not chew or crush tablets.

FORConstipation (relief in 6–12 hours)

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2bImodiumLoperamide Hydrochloride 2 mg

TAKETake 2 softgels after the first loose stool.Take 1 softgel after each subsequent loose stool.

MAXDo not take more than 4 caplets in 24 hours.

Drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea.

FORDiarrhea

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Nausea + Heartburn

3aDramamineMeclizine Hydrochloride 25 mg

TAKETake 1–2 tablets once daily.Take first dose ½ to 1 hour before starting activity.

Drowsiness may occur.

FORNausea, vomiting, dizziness

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3bTUMSCalcium Carbonate

TAKEChew 2–3 tablets as symptoms occur.

MAXDo not take more than 7 tablets in 24 hours (5 if pregnant).

Do not take for symptoms that persist for more than 2 weeks.

FORHeartburn, sour stomach, acid indigestion, upset stomach

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Cold + Flu

4aCough DropsMenthol 5.8 mg

TAKEDissolve 1 drop slowly in the mouth.Repeat every 2 hours as needed.

FORCough, irritated or sore throat

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4bDayQuilAcetaminophen 325 mg, Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg, Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

TAKETake 2 LiquiCaps with water ever 4h

MAXDo not exceed 8 LiquiCaps per 24h

Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen

FORHeadache, fever, sore throat, minor aches and pains, nasal congestion, sinus pressure, cough

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Cold + Flu cont.

4cNyQuilAcetaminophen 325 mg, Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg, Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg

TAKETake 2 LiquiCaps with water every 6h

MAXDo not exceed 8 LiquiCaps per 24h

Causes drowsiness. For nighttime use — do not driveDo not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen

FORHeadache, fever, sore throat, minor aches and pains, sneezing, runny nose, cough

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Allergy

5aBenadrylDiphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

TAKETake 1–2 tablets every 4–6 hours.

MAXDo not take more than 6 times in 24 hours.

Drowsiness may occur.

FORSneezing, runny nose, itchy throat, itchy/watery eyes, hay fever, upper respiratory allergies, common cold

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Heat Exhaustion

6aMedi-lyteCalcium 10.8 mg, Potassium 40 mg, Magnesium 12 mg

TAKETake 2 tablets as needed with a full glass of water.Repeat every hour as needed.

MAXDo not exceed 20 tablets in 24 hours.

FORHeat fatigue, muscle cramps, heat exhaustion, replaces lost electrolytes, helps provide rapid rehydration

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Before You Take Anything

  • Acetaminophen is in Tylenol, Excedrin, DayQuil and NyQuil. Never stack them.
  • Drowsiness: Benadryl, Dramamine, NyQuil. Do not drive.
  • Stop and seek care for chest pain, trouble breathing, stiff neck, confusion, or a fever above 39.4 °C / 103 °F.
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