Kilimanjaro medical & first-aid kit

Medical & first-aid kit checklist:

• acetaminophen (paracetamol) or aspirin

• adhesive tape

• antibacterial ointment for cuts and abrasions

• antibiotics eg ciprofloxacin (Ciproxin) or norfloxacin (Utinor)

• antidiarrhoeal drugs (eg loperamide)

• antihistamines (for allergic reactions)

• anti-inflammatory drugs (eg ibuprofen)

• antimalaria pills

• bandages, gauze, gauze rolls and tape

• DEET-containing insect repellent

• digital thermometer

• oral rehydration salts

• Permethrin-containing insect spray for clothing, tents and bed nets

• pocket knife

• scissors, safety pins, tweezers

• self-diagnostic kit to identify from a finger prick if malaria is in the blood

• sterile needles, syringes and fluids if travelling to remote areas

• sun block (SPF 30+)

• water purification tablets

The above list can be found on Lonely Planet.