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What All Should A First Aid Kit Contain?

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Posted on Wed, 17 Dec 2014
Question: Dear Doctor,

I would like to have first aid kit at my office. Can you please let me know what kinds of contains should i keep in the box ? I need to have Equipment & Medicines.
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Ashwin Bhandari (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Listed medicines and surgical dressings required for first aid kit.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for the query.

First aid kits are available with chemist or you can assemble yourself.

The medications required are:
1. Antibiotic ointments like Silverex plus for any minor injuries.
2. Antibiotic powder like neosporin.
3. Paracetamol, cetrizine, Ibuprofen tablets for fever, cold and for pain. You can go for combination of these three medications like Tab. Sinarest or Tab. Cheston cold. This would be useful for cold and fever. For pain you can give paracetamol or ibuprofen tablets.
4. Antiseptic lotion like Dettol.
5. Antacids like Gelusil.
6. Analgesic gels or sprays like volini gel or spray.

Along with medications, surgical dressings would be also be required:
7. Bandages, including a roll of elastic wrap and bandage strips (Band-Aid), in assorted sizes.
8. Instant cold packs.
9. Cotton balls and cotton swabs.
10. Micropore Duct tape.
11. Petroleum jelly like vaseline.
12. Thermometer.
13. Soap or instant hand sanitiser.
14. Crepe bandage in assorted sizes.

Hope this answers your query. If any further clarifications, will be happy to help you.

Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What All Should A First Aid Kit Contain?

Brief Answer: Listed medicines and surgical dressings required for first aid kit. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the query. First aid kits are available with chemist or you can assemble yourself. The medications required are: 1. Antibiotic ointments like Silverex plus for any minor injuries. 2. Antibiotic powder like neosporin. 3. Paracetamol, cetrizine, Ibuprofen tablets for fever, cold and for pain. You can go for combination of these three medications like Tab. Sinarest or Tab. Cheston cold. This would be useful for cold and fever. For pain you can give paracetamol or ibuprofen tablets. 4. Antiseptic lotion like Dettol. 5. Antacids like Gelusil. 6. Analgesic gels or sprays like volini gel or spray. Along with medications, surgical dressings would be also be required: 7. Bandages, including a roll of elastic wrap and bandage strips (Band-Aid), in assorted sizes. 8. Instant cold packs. 9. Cotton balls and cotton swabs. 10. Micropore Duct tape. 11. Petroleum jelly like vaseline. 12. Thermometer. 13. Soap or instant hand sanitiser. 14. Crepe bandage in assorted sizes. Hope this answers your query. If any further clarifications, will be happy to help you. Regards.