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9 Over-the-Counter Medicines You Should Pack for Every Trip

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Whether due to bad luck or unhealthy habits, I’ve gotten sick on the past few trips I’ve been on, which inspired me to find some travel medications to take with me in the future.

In preparing for a longer international trip, I visited a travel clinic and did some research on the CDC’s website. I was happy to find this checklist for a healthy trip and have included some over-the-counter medicine recommendations below.

It’s worth noting that you may also need some prescription medications (and/or vaccines) for things like malaria and altitude sickness , so if you’re traveling for an extended period of time, participating in a physically active trip, or headed to a remote country, make sure to visit a travel clinic .

Note that I didn’t include any first-aid items on this list because there’s an entirely different packing list for that: Download here .  

Over-the-Counter Diarrhea Medicine: Imodium or Pepto-Bismol

Ah, the most common and arguably most uncomfortable sickness to get when you travel. Though it’s most often caused by contaminated food or water, traveler’s diarrhea can happen anywhere—so it’s a good idea to bring an anti-diarrheal medication no matter the destination or type of trip.

Buy: Imodium or Pepto-Bismol

Over–the-Counter Antacid: TUMS or Pepcid

The last thing anyone wants to do on vacation is walk around with a stomachache or heartburn, especially with all the new food and drink you might want to try. Carry antacids on your trip and you can overindulge all you want.

Buy: TUMS or Pepcid  

Over-the-Counter Antihistamine: Claritin or Zyrtec

You can never be sure when allergies are going to creep up on you while traveling, especially if you’re headed to another climate. Combat its symptoms, including a stuffy nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing, by packing this travel medication.

Buy: Claritin or Zyrtec

Over-the-Counter Motion Sickness Medicine: Bonine or Dramamine

Nothing can ruin your travels quite like motion sickness on a plane, train, bus, or cruise ship. Instead of confining yourself to a trip of nausea and dizziness, bring medicine to travel like a champ. Benadryl, an antihistamine, can also work for motion sickness, but watch out for drowsiness.

Buy: Bonine or Dramamine

Over-the-Counter Cough Drops or Suppressant: Ricola or Halls

You’re at an increased risk for getting sick while traveling as your germ exposure skyrockets. Cough drops can bring temporary relief to a sore or ticklish throat and silence your coughs so you don’t annoy fellow travelers.

Buy: Ricola or Halls  

Over–the-Counter Decongestant: Sinex or Sudafed

Nobody likes traveling while congested. Whether it’s a cold or allergies, these over-the-counter medicines can relieve congestion and clear your head. Just make sure you pick a non-drowsy kind if you’re taking this during the day.

Buy: Sinex  or Sudafed

Over–the-Counter Pain and Fever Medicine: Tylenol or Advil

Instead of lying in bed all day, take pain and fever medicine so you can focus on being a tourist. These over-the-counter medicines can help with common travel ailments such as achy feet or jet lag-induced headaches.

Buy: Tylenol or Advil

Over-the-Counter Mild Laxative: MiraLAX or Dulcolax

All I’ll say is that you won’t regret packing these.

Buy: MiraLAX or Dulcolax  

Over-the-Counter Mild Sedative or Sleep Aid: ZzzQuil or Tylenol PM

Maybe you’re staying in a noisy place or you’re so jet-lagged you can’t sleep. Either way, these sleep aids will make sure you’re refreshed and ready for a day of travel.

Buy: ZzzQuil or Tylenol PM

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Travacalm Original

Generic Name: Caffeine; Dimenhydrinate; Hyoscine hydrobromide Product Name: Travacalm Original

Travacalm Original  is indicated for prevention of motion sickness in adults and children greater or equal to 4 years.

Dimenhydrinate, one of the active ingredients of Travacalm Original, is an antihistamine with central anticholinergic effects and is highly effective in the prevention of motion sickness.

Hyoscine hydrobromide also has strong anticholinergic effects.

Caffeine is used to counteract the sedative side effects of the other two ingredients, dimenhydrinate and hyoscine hydrobromide.

Dose advice

Dose information:

• Travacalm Original tablets may be taken with or without food.
• Travacalm Original tablets may be crushed and mixed with water, jam or honey before giving to children or those with swallowing difficulties.
• Travacalm Original is most effective when use for prevention but may have some effectiveness once symptoms are present.
• Travacalm Original may cause drowsiness. If you are affected, do not drive or operate machineries as your alerness may be compromised.
• Avoid drinking alcohol or other medications that may potentiate the sedating effects of Travacalm Original.

Contraindications:

Travacalm Original should not be used

• if you have known allergy to active ingredients of Travacalm Original, dimenhydrinate, hyoscine hydrobromide, caffeine
• in children under 2 years old
• if you are lactose intolerant

Precautions:

You must tell your doctor if you

• have glaucoma
• have emphysema
• have chronic pulmonary disease
• have shortness of breath
• have difficulty in breathing
• have difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostat gland
• have urinary retention
• have acute porphyria
• have epilepsy or seizure disorders
• are taking any other medicines, including those that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket or health food store
• are pregnant
• are breasfeeding or intend to breastfeed

Use in pregnancy ( Category B2 ):

Despite it is consider safe to use Travacal original during pregnancy, you should check with your doctor before using Travacalm Original.

Small amounts of Travacalm Original active ingredients are excreted in breast milk. Travacalm Original should not be given to breastfeeding mothers unless the benefits of therapy outweigh the potential risks.

Travacalm Original is Schedule 2 .

Common side effects

All medicines have side effects. Most commonly the side effects are minor, however some can be more serious. Usually the benefits of taking a medication outweigh the associated side effects. Your doctor would have considered these side effects before starting you on Travacalm original.

Common side effects are those which occur in more than 1% of patients given Travacalm Original. These include:

• Blurred vision
• Incoordination
• Palpitations
• Low blood presure

Uncommon side effects

Side effects which occur in less than 0.1% of patients given Travacalm original are considered uncommon. If you experience any of the listed side effects, or any other symptoms which appear abnormal or unusual, please tell your doctor.

• blood dyscrasias (prolonged therapy)
• fixed drug erruption
• Australian Medicines Handbook. Dimenhydrinate. January 2008 [cited 2008 September 7]. Available from: [ URL Link ]
• Australian Medicines Handbook. Hyoscine hydrobromide. January 2008 [cited 2008 September 7]. Available from: [ URL Link ]
• MIMS Online. Travacalm Original. [cited 2008 September 7]. Available from: [ URL Link ]

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Attempts to medicate flight anxiety away are likely to backfire..

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Anti- anxiety medication to reduce flight anxiety backfires. The temporary—and generally inadequate—relief gained comes with a high long-term cost. Anti-anxiety medications prevent anxious fliers from getting used to flying. They increase the anxious flier's sensitivity to the plane’s noises and motions. They impact the person’s memory and ability to learn. They cause psychomotor impairment. And, they are addictive.

According to research at the Stanford University School of Medicine, though the person taking anti-anxiety medication may feel more relaxed psychologically, there is increased arousal physiologically. “Alprazolam increases physiological activation under acute stress conditions and hinders therapeutic effects of exposure in flying phobia .”

In this research study, 28 anxious fliers took two flights. On the first flight, half received alprazolam (generic Xanax) and half received a placebo .

Those taking alprazolam reported significantly reduced levels of anxiety compared with those taking a placebo during the first flight. However, their heart rate (114 bpm) and breathing rate (22.7 breaths/min) were much higher than in the group that had taken a placebo.

On a second flight a week later without medication, 71 percent of those who had taken alprazolam on the first flight had significantly increased anxiety, an increased heart rate (123 bpm), a desire to leave the plane, and panic. Commenting on this research in an article in Clinical Psychiatry News, Shanna Treworgy, Psy.D., of the Dartmouth Geisel Medical School, said that though there may be reduced anxiety in the moment, benzodiazepines cause increased long-term anxiety reactions. This, she reported, has been "documented in both animal and human studies.”

An article in Clinical Psychiatry News says, "Widespread long-term use of benzodiazepines for anxiety remains a reality, despite guidelines that recommend against the practice.” Dominic Candido, who teaches psychiatry at the Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine, says the use of benzodiazepines "significantly diminishes the effects" of treatment for anxiety. Short-term relief is, he says, "often at long-term detriment to the patient.”

Taken as prescribed, anti-anxiety medications do not adequately relieve flight anxiety. During flight, when the prescribed dose fails to provide relief, an anxious flier—perhaps in a state of panic—is likely to take more and, perhaps, to combine it with alcohol . Combining anti-anxiety medication with alcohol is unsafe. A news article about the excessive in-flight use of Xanax by actress Winona Ryder is at this link .

On the other hand, those who had taken a placebo on the first flight showed significant improvement. Having gained some degree of desensitization during the first flight, they now reported less anxiety.

In a New York Times article on flight phobia, psychiatrist Richard A. Friedman, M.D. wrote, "If you think you can outsmart your phobia with anti-anxiety medications like Valium and Klonopin, forget about it; they might numb you during an acute panic attack, but they will not erase your phobia. In fact, they could get in the way of therapy because they impede new learning, which is the essence of curing phobias. To kick a travel phobia, you have to fight fire with fire; you have to tolerate some anxiety to get rid of it. No shortcuts.”

Captain Tom Bunn, LCSW , is an airline pilot and author who has dedicated 30 years to the development of effective methods for treating flight phobia.

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Brand name: Travacalm Original TM

Active ingredients: dimenhydrinate + hyoscine hydrobromide + caffeine

What it is used for

For the prevention of travel sickness .

How to take it

The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius
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• Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

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This medicine contains the active ingredients:

• dimenhydrinate + hyoscine hydrobromide + caffeine

If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people .

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Travacalm Travel Sickness Original 10 Tablets

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Use TravaCalm Original Tablets for the prevention of travel sickness.

The triple active formula is specially formulated with two ingredients to help prevent travel sickness, as well as caffeine to help counteract drowsiness. TravaCalm contains a combination of dimenhydrinate, hyoscine hydrobromide and caffeine. Dimenhydrinate is an antihistamine that has an anti-vomiting effect. Hyoscine hydrobromide is an anticholinergic drug. Anticholinergics have a wide variety of actions and are well known for their use in the prevention of travel sickness. Dimenhydrinate is longer acting than hyoscine hydrobromide. Both ingredients may cause drowsiness. The addition of caffeine helps to counteract the drowsiness’s, itchy nose & runny nose.

TravaCalm Original is for the prevention of travel sickness when travelling by car, boat, ship or plane. 

Suitable for children aged 4 years and over.

Ingredients:

Each tablet contains: Dimenhydrate 50mg, Hyoscine hydrobromide 200 mcg, Caffeine 20mg Acacia, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Lactose monohydrate, Magnesium stearate, Wheat starch

Usage Directions:

Take 30 minutes before departure.

Adults: 1 or 2 tablets. Repeat four to six hourly if necessary (do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours).

Children: Not recommended for children under 4 years of age. 4 to 7 years take half a tablet. 8 to 13 years take one tablet. Repeat six to eight hourly if necessary (do not exceed three doses in 24 hours).

Store in a cool dry environment.

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Nervous flier? It’s perfectly normal to get a bit anxious, even in the friendly skies. But to help you combat it, we spoke to Jules Jean-Pierre, a licensed marriage and family therapist at telehealth company Grow Therapy, to find out the best products for reducing and relieving in-air nerves. From a therapist standpoint, Jean-Pierre says that the first step is to acknowledge that you have flight anxiety, and then decide to do something constructive about it.

Not all reasons behind flight anxiety stem from the same triggers, and Jean-Pierre recognizes that no one solution will be a catch-all. So, we’ve used her expert suggestions to round up the best travel products to help stall flight anxiety before and during a flight, whether it’s the state-of-the-art Bose Noise-canceling Headphones 700, a portable Bearaby weighted travel blanket, or the Sunday Scaries’ fast-acting CBD tincture we stand by. Want more? We’ve also got the best picks for meditation apps, essential oils, and more. 

Best Travel Pillow

Cabeau evolution classic travel pillow.

It’s made of comfy memory foam and has a washable cover.  

It doesn’t come with a carrying case. 

Ah, memory foam: soft, yet sturdy and supportive. The Cabeau Evolution Class Travel Pillow is one of our favorite choices we tested as it's made from 100 percent memory foam and provides near-360-degree support, even if you bob your head while asleep. There’s even a built-in slip pocket to stash small items like those easy-to-lose wireless earbuds. 

The pillow can be adjusted via plastic drawstring clasps under the chin. Covers are made from a soft, non-abrasive material that are ideal for sensitive skin (though not makeup-resistant). We love that it comes with a removable and washable cover — which is key after being on a plane — and is compact enough to store inside most carry-on luggage.

Best Travel Weighted Blanket

Bearaby travel napper.

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It’s made from organic cotton and comes with its own duffel. 

You’ll have to carry around 10 pounds of extra weight on your travels.

If you’re the type of person who responds strongly to tactile experiences, Jean-Pierre says a weighted blanket may be able to ground you when you feel anxious. The Bearaby Travel Napper measures 40 inches by 64 inches, and we love that it already comes with its own duffel. This blanket has 10 pounds of comforting snugness, but just remember you’ll have to carry that extra weight with you to and from the plane.

Best Meditation App

It features several ways to find your calm from guided meditations to breathing exercises. 

You’ll need a subscription for access to everything. 

There are heaps of meditation apps out there, but we’re big fans of Calm since it has the most variety. Jean-Pierre points out that we’re all unique — and a type of meditation that works for some may not work for others. Calm offers guided meditation, soundscapes (like nature noises or types of ambient noise), breathing exercises, music, spoken word, story-telling, and guided movement exercises, so there’s a lot of room to find what works for you — and to switch it up when you need. Pro tip: If you do the free trial, you’ll still have access to all the programs you tried once your trial is up, but the rest can only be unlocked with a subscription.

Best Essential Oil

Doterra lavender touch essential oil roll-on.

It can be inhaled or applied topically. 

The people around you may not like the smell. 

For some travelers, essential oils are must-haves for a variety of purposes including sleep, energy, and even anxiety. Lavender essential oil is often used by people looking to relax, and this doTerra Lavender Touch Roll-on makes for an ideal travel companion. The 10-milliliter volume is well within TSA liquid limits, and the slim profile (about the size of a Chapstick) makes it easy to toss in your purse or pocket for easy access. We love that this essential oil doesn’t need to be diluted before rolling on, and that it can be used as aromatherapy or applied directly on the skin. However, before using essential oil in a tight space, it’s worth considering, or asking, your fellow passengers within sniffing distance if they mind.

Best Calming Gummies

Wild & organic calm and mood support gummies.

There’s a good combination of herbal supplements that work against anxiety.

Some ingredients may interact with certain medications.  

These anti-anxiety gummies pack a potent combination when it comes to natural de-stressing herbs. You’ll get the sweet calming action of Ashwagandha, St. John’s wort, lemon balm, thyme, holy basil, magnesium, and rhodiola in each serving — all used frequently to combat anxiety and stress and increase mood. It’s worth noting that some of the herbal ingredients in these gummies (like St. John’s wort) should not be ingested regularly if you’re taking certain medications (like anti-depressants). Check all ingredients against any current medications before tossing these in your chomper. And, for those following certain diets, note that these gummies are vegan, but not gluten-free.

Best Noise-canceling Headphones

Bose noise cancelling headphones.

They’re comfy and cord-free — plus, a fully-charged battery will last throughout most long-haul flights. 

These top-notch headphones are an investment and may not be comfortable for sleep.  

Sometimes a sensory escape from your surroundings can help ease anxiety or control triggers. Jean-Pierre says some nervous fliers may benefit from using noise-canceling headphones to “ease any tension from noise on the plane,” which can be distracting or triggering. Bose has long been at the top of the sound game, and it turns out the brand is also great at blocking it out entirely. Even without any sound playing, we loved these headphones for canceling out plane noise entirely.

These comfy, noise-canceling headphones plop right over your ears and are Bluetooth-enabled. You’ll get 20 hours of continuous playback off a single full charge (great for long-haul flights), and sleek button controls on each ear cuff give you a convenient hands-free experience. The price is high, but consider these an investment that you can use on and off the plane.

Best Attention Diversion

Magtimes rainbow fidget spinner.

It’s inexpensive and can work for kids. 

It generates a slight hum that may be annoying for neighbors. 

Fidget spinners were all the rage when they came out in the 2010s, but they’re actually great at keeping your hands and mind busy. The required repetitive motion and motor coordination are ideal for diverting anxious attention, and may work to distract some mildly nervous flyers. The Magtimes Rainbow Anti-anxiety Fidget Spinner is lightweight, colorful, and easy to pop into your purse, pocket, or carry-on for easy access during a flight. Just keep in mind that there's a slight whirring noise that may bother anyone sitting right next to you.

Best Tincture

Sunday scaries cbd oil.

Sunday Scaries

You can add it to your beverage or drop it under your tongue.

A little goes a long way, so be careful not to overdo it.

CBD has risen in popularity and acceptance over the last decade or so as an answer to anxiety. We like the Sunday Scaries fast absorbing CBD oil tincture because it’s also infused with stress-reducing vitamins B3 and D3 and comes in a convenient, one-ounce bottle that falls within the TSA carry-on liquid allowance. Each dose (about a third of a dropper full) contains approximately 15 milligrams of full-spectrum CBD derived from hemp, not marijuana, so you won’t get into any sticky situations at security. Just a quick few drops under your tongue or a sneaky pinch into a beverage and it gets to work. This is strong stuff so don’t play the hero; do a few trial runs before a flight to get your dosage right.

Best Tech Device

Calmi calmigo.

It combines three proven anti-stress methods, all drug-free. 

Using the device is not as discreet as other options. 

The Calmigo exhaling device combines breathing, sensory grounding techniques, and essential oil aromatherapy to battle your flight anxiety as it is happening. Unlike most of the picks on the list which work in advance to prevent nervousness and panic, you can reach for the device for immediate relief when you feel it creeping in. 

Calmigo works by guiding your breathing to help relax your nervous system, by providing a lighted visual focus point for distraction, and by using essential oil scents such as lavender or peppermint. Not sure if you believe the hype? There’s a 30-day money-back guarantee. But keep in mind that whipping this out on a flight may draw some attention.

Best Earplugs

Loop quiet earplugs.

Loop Earplugs

They are reusable and come in four sizes for a better personalized fit. 

These are earplugs, not earbuds. 

These little earplugs have a 27 decibel rating, and popping them in when things start feeling overwhelming can help you to blissfully dissolve into your own onboard bubble. If you’re tempted to buy a bottle of those standard foam earplugs, know that they aren’t as comfortable or eco-friendly. 

Loop Quiet earplugs are made from silicone, have an ergonomic shape for a more comfy fit, and are reusable. You’ll get four different silicone tips ranging from extra-small to large, so you can find the best fit for your ears. The comfortable design doesn’t stick out of your ear but there’s an added loop to grab onto that makes them easier to take out (and harder to misplace). Just remember that these are earplugs, not earbuds, so don’t expect them to connect to any audio devices.

Best Luggage Tracker

Eufy smarttrack link.

It easily pairs with the "Find My" app for quick instillation.

We wish the alarm was a bit louder.

With less than a 15-second installation time, the Eufy SmartTrack luggage tracker is our favorite choice for travelers. We didn't even need to read the instructions to set up as it was so intuitive — without any frills or additional apps. Throughout our six months of tests, we found the tracker to be incredibly accurate on both domestic and international flights, giving us peace of mind wherever we went. While waiting for suitcases at baggage claim, we could even see its location as it moved.

The square shape of the device is also nice and compact, so you can place it in any suitcase, purse, backpack, wallet, and more. It also has a keyring hole to put it on a keychain if you want to attach it to your keys or other important item. And since the battery lasts up to one year, you don't have to stress about it dying during your trip.

Give supplements time to kick in

If you go the supplement route, be sure to time it just right. Different types of supplement forms (pills, capsules, options that dissolve under your tongue) will all take varying amounts of time to be absorbed by your body and kick in. Unless you have sublingual supplements, don’t wait to take them until you’re on the plane. Also, taking supplements on a full stomach may cause a delay in their effect. 

Practice breath control

Mindful breathing practices may help some people to mitigate their anxiety, though Jules Jean-Pierre cautions that it’s a skill that needs to be practiced — and it may not work for everyone. “There are many types of breathing exercises that can be found online so it’s important to choose something that is easy to recall during times of stress,” she says.

Distract yourself with a good book or movie

Engrossing yourself in a good book, movie, or TV show may be an effective way to escape your own mind. Download something to watch before your flight, check the in-flight entertainment, or bring along something interesting to read.

Ordering a few drinks from the bar cart to calm your nerves can actually serve to heighten your anxiety. As the relaxed feeling that can come with drinking alcohol wears off (or builds to intoxicated levels), you may find yourself even more nervous or paranoid. 

Common reasons for flight anxiety, according to Jules Jean-Pierre, are fear of contracting COVID-19, the possibility of turbulence, claustrophobia, feeling unsafe around other passengers (for both discriminatory and non-discriminatory reasons), and concern about being judged by other passengers (i.e., vomiting from motion sickness or having a crying baby). 

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Katherine Alex Beaven is a writer covering travel, food and drink, and culture. Her work often finds her in the friendly skies. To help uncover the best products for relieving flight anxiety, Alex relied on her personal fixes, research, and expert input from Jules Jean-Pierre , a licensed marriage and family therapist at telehealth company Grow Therapy.

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