Madonna Estate: the case of women pharmacy salvavacanze kits, 80% Italian the disinfectant to Cerottini, dall'antifebbrile analgesia, until the antibiotic and antimalarial drugs. E 'packed in the suitcase of Women, a doctor' salvavacanze that almost all Italians, 80% estimated dell'Anifa (National Association of the pharmaceutical industry of self-medication), taken on a trip. A kit of medicines specifically for every ailment, a cold off-season to the 'curse of Montezuma', which affects up to half (20-50%) of tourists fond of exotic destinations.
If the woman is still a sort of 'vestal' of health on holiday, it is mainly because the females' are generally paid more attention to prevention, "said Ornella Adnkronos Salute Cappelli, president of the Italian women doctors and specialists in hygiene and public health. "Just as at home during the rest of the year, it is they who are anxious to purchase them in pharmacies - said the expert - even on vacation are the women will carry the load of medicines for every occasion.
"They say that women consume more drugs," says Cappelli. "But maybe that's because it is delegated to them the task of taking care of the family", pace the decades spent fighting for gender equality. "Then there is the fact that, by nature - says the specialist - women are more exposed to particular problems such as menstrual pain, headaches" or inconvenience caused by a bowel 'sensitive'. Moreover, divided between work and home commitments, unfortunately, "often lead a sedentary life" than men. "And so on holiday, moving more, they also more likely to experience pain on exertion."
Sea or mountain, Italy or abroad. Whatever your destination by 29 million Italians leaving for vacation, almost all (save 20% of 'fatal-improvisers') to pack at least one 'help' against disorders surge zone, nutrition, environment.
"Far from home, in moments of relaxation, we become more intolerant to small disturbances that disturb our holidays," says Cappelli, inviting but not to overdo it. Vision and desire to play down payment should not result in Hypochondriasis, the specialist recommends. Also to avoid abuse, damaging both health personnel and public health. "One of the mistakes typical of Italians on holiday - warns expert - is to take an antibiotic at the forefront of the first fever or intestinal problem. Not only is often not needed, but may even be harmful." Using antibiotics too bad or it can "destroy the intestinal flora, in addition to "contribute to the development of germs resistant to antibiotics.
To avoid waste of pills, suppositories or syrup, is also" very important to pay attention to the expiration date of each drug. For this advice to keep medicines in the packaging - Cappelli says - in order to be able to go back to the period of validity, even when they get back home. "
addition to prescription medicines you take regularly and are prescribed by doctor, and apart from the recommended prophylaxis for those who chose to visit particular countries (vaccinations varied, malaria prevention), in the 'Travel Medical' you can add some products targeted for purchase without prescription.
"Even in this case - says Cappelli - medication does not mean superficially take drugs on the advice of a friend or relative. It 'important to listen to their own discomfort and treat only minor ailments easily recognizable, and only with self-medication products, identified by the specific label.
Hence the ideal kit composizone-saving trip:
1) painkillers, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic for problems such as headaches, fever or muscle aches. Remember though that these drugs can be harmful to the stomach and should be taken with food. In addition, when used as creams or ointments, it is better avoid direct exposure to the sun;
2) Antihistamines for allergies, skin irritations, insect bites or jellyfish;
3) Disinfectants by the throat in cases of inflammation surge temperature, lurking mostly in hotels and airports where air conditioning is very high.
4) antacids and prokinetic drugs , in the case of inconvenience related to such exotic foods or too spicy;
5) Laxatives, only be used in cases of genuine need and following the instructions in the package inserts;
6) Melatonin and Valerian against syndrome jet lag;
7) First aid kit (plasters in various sizes, sterile gauze and disinfectant wipes) in the case of small wounds on the rocks, falls or other minor injury;
8) against traveler's diarrhea , finally, "the first indication is to drink to avoid dehydration - says Cappelli - To reduce the severity of symptoms or their duration, may be useful symptomatic therapy with antidiarrheal. Without of course forgetting the basic rules of hygiene 'shield', from drinking only mineral water (without even ice) to make sure that fruits and vegetables, raw or undercooked foods in general. "Another useful tip in exotic countries is to use caution with the hot sauces are always available for customers on the tables of restaurants, "added the expert.
If you regularly take other medications, you should always ask your doctor if there is a risk of interactions with the the most common OTC products.
In conclusion, the 'straight' to deliver drugs without the risk of altering the action. First, the drugs prefer to travel in hand luggage. "When you travel by air is always better - confirmation Hats - because the other cases are put into the hold where the temperature goes below zero. "In general, it is always advisable to avoid any kind of medicinal thermal shock. Risks in fact, damaging not only too cold, but the excessive heat. "Better never exceed 30 ° C, then in summer the drugs should not be left in the car or under the sun. Eye
then moisture and appropriate storage conditions, for example for drugs that must be kept in the refrigerator. Finally, it is preferable not to transfer never medicines other than in the original, nor in containers for food and drinks, also to avoid the risk of confusing one drug with another
