• Pepcid Complete – An over-the-counter product that combines a stomach-acid reducer with an antacid. Because you never know when adventurous eating may cause problems
• Band-Aids & Neosporin – For minor cuts and abrasions.
• Advil -- Or a generic brand of ibuprofen, which can ease sore muscles as well as fight pain and fever.
• Ultrathon Insect Repellent – A repellent with a concentration of 30 percent deet or more is recommended.
• Dramamine—For motion sickness. Just be aware that it can make you drowsy.
• Imodium A-D – Because diarrhea can ruin even the loveliest vacation.
• Benadryl – Or a generic substitute antihistamine, for hay fever, hives, or itchiness from bug bites.
• Neutrogena Sunscreen – Made with a formula called Helioplex, which makes the sunblock last longer.
• Zithromax – A prescription antibiotic that can cure bacterial infections (primarily food-borne) that are resistant to Cipro.
• Cortaid – Or another -inflammatory cream containing 1 percent hydrocortisone, for rashes and bug bites.

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