TOILETRIES & MEDICATION FOR A TWO-WEEK TRIP

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Below is a list of suggested toiletries and medication for travel. Think of the items you typically use daily at home. If checking your luggage we suggest taking medication you take daily in your carry-on.

• Prescription & OTC Medications
  • When possible use a pill organizer to reduce the number of bottles you pack.
  • Pain Relievers:
  • Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen
  • Digestive Health:
  • Antacids
  • Tums
  • Pepto Bismol - chewable
  • Anti-diarrhea
  • Imodium AD
  • Laxative
  • Dulcolax
  • Suppositories
  • Probiotics
  • Cold and Allergy:
  • Antihistamines (Claritin, Zyrtec)
  • Decongestant (Sudafed, or Advil Cold & flu)
  • Cough drops or throat lozenges
  • Sleep and Motion Sickness:
  • Melatonin or other sleep aid
  • Motion sickness (Dramamine or Bonnie)
• First Aid
  • Band-aids
  • Aquaphor (small tube)
  • Hydrocortisone cream
• Toothbrush
  • Charger if an electric toothbrush
  • Toothpaste (travel size)
• Hair Care
  • Hair Brush/Comb
  • Shampoo & Conditioner
  • Get samples from your hair stylist or use smaller travel bottles Don’t bring full bottles.
  • Travel-size hair spray and dry shampoo
  • Curling iron or straightener
• Skin Care
  • Sunscreen
  • Face wash or wipes
  • Moisturizing cream
• Deodorant
• Razor & Shaving Cream
• Glasses & Sunglasses
  • Eye glass case
  • Contacts
  • Contact lens solution
  • Eye drops
• Misc.
  • Electrolyte tablets (Nuum)
  • Stain wipes - (Shout or Stain Rescue)
  • Retainer or night guard
  • Nail clippers/Tweezers​

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Additional Packing  Suggestions

• Pill Organizer
  • Use a small pill organizer to divide and store different medications. This saves space and keeps everything organized.
• Travel-Sized Containers
  • Transfer creams and liquids into small travel-sized containers. At the time of writing this, 3.4 oz or less to meet TSA requirements.
• Blister Packs
  • Keep medications in their original blister packs when possible to save space and for easy identification.
• Pre-packaged Travel Kits
  • Amazon and some pharmacies sell convenient pre-packaged travel-sized medication kits.
• Minimal Quantities
  • Only pack the amount of medication you think you’ll need for your trip. Do pack for a few additional days in the event of a delay traveling home.