The first item Haddad packed was Pepto-Bismol, a form of bismuth subsalicylate used to treat acid reflux, indigestion, heartburn, nausea and diarrhea.
“It helps with an upset stomach after going to a new restaurant,” she explains, showing us a packet of chewable tablets. While Pepto-Bismol can be hard to find in New Zealand, Gaviscon is effective at treating reflux and heartburn, and Imodium is effective at treating nausea and diarrhea.
There are few places more plagued by nausea and vomiting than on a plane or in an airport, so the second drug Haddad shot while sitting on the plane was Zofran, a prescription drug used to treat these nasty symptoms. In New Zealand, the equivalent is Ondansetron.
The third recommended medication is an over-the-counter allergy medication.
“Yes, Italy is green and beautiful. Just tell that to your sinuses!” she wrote alongside a video showing sachets of loratadine, which is available in New Zealand and treats seasonal allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itchy eyes, stuffy nose and fatigue.
While it may seem unnecessary to pack a first aid kit on a relaxing holiday to Greece, Haddad points out that you never know where you might get injured, so it’s best to be prepared.
“Wait until I scrape my foot trying to jump in the water in Greece,” she wrote in the caption, showing viewers a small first aid kit containing 30 items, including antibacterial cloths and waterproof bandages.
Our fifth pick is Advil, the brand name of ibuprofen, and Haddad believes it’s worth having on hand because if an Aperol Spritz doesn’t give you a headache while on holiday, something else might.
Finally, Haddad advises travelers to bring bug spray “for those impatient bugs once you arrive.”
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Travelers who want to minimize the amount of liquids they carry on the plane could instead buy mosquito repellent sheets, suggested one commenter, who said he bought them from Amazon.
Another person asked why ciprofloxacin and azithromycin, antibiotics that can treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, pneumonia, diarrhea and other intestinal infections, were not on the list. Haddad replied “Part 2,” suggesting that these were drugs he would cover in another video.
What about travelers who get sick overseas and still feel “sick” months later? Herald We spoke to medical experts to find out why some travellers still “feel unwell” months after experiencing Bali belly or other gastrointestinal illnesses abroad.
