Travelling pharmacy or what to take with

One of the most important things to pack in a backpack is certainly a set of urgent medication that can offer relief on the road. There are plenty of advices about what to pack, one I found on this page and I find very useful, because it does include only the most necessary.

In Morocco especially there is a high risk of diarrhea, so travelers must be on high alert about where and what they eat and drink. The water is undrinkable, so travelers must stick to bottled water and fruit that can be pealed. Also be aware of the food preparation process (on the mentioned page the travelers were eating from stands at Djemma el Fna where the cooks were using the same water to wash a big amount of dishes through the night. Since we're also planning on visiting (and eating) on the mentioned market, we can never be too alert.

One general list on what to take with include, but is not limited to:

• pain killers (Nalgesin) and medication for high body temperature (Lekadol, Aspirin, Coldrex)
  
• anti-allergic medication
• medication against diarrhea (Linex, Ciprinol, chalk tablets,...)
• re-hydration drinks in case of diarrhea or vomiting (Isostar, Nelit,...)
  
• alcohol-based disinfectant (in small packings)
  
• ointment against bites and stings or allergies (Fenistil gel)
  
• antiseptic gauze, plaster, a small bandage
• sun cream
• cleansing hankies
• anti-insect spray
• a pair of pincers
• thermometer

A good option is also to buy a small first aid traveler's kit, but usually it costs less to make one of your own, and this way you can pack just what you need, without the unwanted extra.

And never forget to pack a bottle of home-made schnapps :)