It’s always a good idea to pack a few essentials in your suitcase:
- High-factor sun cream
- Lip balm
- Aspirin and paracetamol
- Diamox (for trips above 3,000 metres, to prevent altitude sickness)
- Anti-diarrhoea medication
- Plasters and Elastoplast adhesive tape
- Skin disinfectant
This list of essential medicines is provided for information purposes only. Always consult your doctor before you travel to ensure your first-aid kit is suitable for your health and your destination.
See the ‘Recommended pharmacy’ section below for a list of recommended pharmacies.
This list of basics is in no way a substitute for professional advice and may not be suited to your medical condition. If you have a medical history, you should exercise caution, as the quality of healthcare in Bhutan is not comparable to that in your home country.
The websites of the World Health Organization offers recommendations and a list of mandatory vaccines.