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34tablets
- For 14 days away28
- Spare for delays6
- Doses in total34
Keep medicines in your hand luggage, in the original packaging, with a list of what you take. Rules for some medicines differ by country – check with the embassy or your pharmacist.
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ReadHow many tablets to take on holiday
Tablets to pack = tablets per dose × doses per day × (days away + spare days). Two weeks at one tablet twice a day is 28 tablets; with three spare days, 34.
Spare days cover a delayed flight, a missed connection or a lost tablet. A few days are usually enough for a short trip; for longer trips or remote places, leave more.
Packing tips
- Keep medicines in your hand luggage, in the original packaging with the pharmacy label.
- Take a list of your medicines with the active ingredients – brand names differ between countries.
- Some medicines are restricted in certain countries. Check with the embassy or your pharmacist before you go.
- Crossing time zones? For time-critical medicines, ask your pharmacist how to shift the dose times.
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Frequently asked questions
How many spare days of medicine should I take?
Usually a few days for a short trip and more for a long one or a remote destination. Ask your pharmacist if your medicine is hard to get abroad.
Should medicines go in hand luggage?
Yes. Checked bags can be delayed or lost, and the hold can get very cold or hot. Keep them in the original packaging.
What if I need more than I can get before the trip?
Talk to your pharmacy or doctor well in advance – many can arrange an early or larger supply for travel.
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