What I Pack in My Medicine Bag for a Cruise (medication, first-aid, self-care)

Going on a cruise & wondering what to pack in a medicine bag? Packing the right medication & first-aid items when cruising is crucial! In this video I audit my own packing, &b share what I pack in my medicine bag for travel. Plus, I answer how to pack these cruise essentials as well.

First time cruisers & repeat cruisers will learn cruise packing tips.

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ABOUT ME
Hi! I'm Ilana! I live in Montreal, Canada with my husband Frank. We can often be found dreaming about and planning future cruises, ideally to hot and sunny destinations! I believe in having fun, being kind and that you are never too old, or too young, to live the life of your dreams!

Please note that I do not sell cruises on Life Well Cruised. This and all other videos are for entertainment purposes only. I share my own opinions, personal experiences and information with other cruise travellers, which I hope can be helpful. Please contact your travel agent or the cruise line directly for advice and any information specific to your booking.

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[MaryOudin-ty]

If you can get the product with nasal decongestants from the pharmacists. The products with phenylephrine have been proved by the FDA to be ineffective. Also you can get extra rx labels for your rx items and use snack bag and those rx labels so you don’t have to take a bunch of bulky bottles. By the way I’m a pharmacist. 😊

[yvonnemcnaughton]

I always pack cold medicine, Imodium, tums, tylenol, sinus tylenol, bandaids, blister bandaids, neosporin, motion sickness meds and emesis bags. The bags are better than hanging over a cruise toilet.

[danielbringman]

We also take Covid test kits in case we get sniffles on board.
And Hand Sanitizer since ships are not as good about having sanitizers.

[barryrankin]

My wife and I and our two daughters all wear eye glasses, so I carry an eye glass kit that has replacement screws and screw drivers. If you have ever lost a screw in your glasses, you know it can be a pain in the butt.
Super glue can be a great fix for many things also.

[jackredmond]

Tissues! On our last cruise my wife got a stuck sneeze from allergies - even in the Caribbean. The tissues on the cruise ships are terrible and will wear your nose slam out using frequently. Luckily, we found a CVS in Puerto Rico near the cruise port so we could procure Puff Plus with Lotion. These were way better than the cruise ship tissues. We just finished packing for our cruise leaving from Port Everglades on Saturday and almost forgot them! 😊

[foursheetswind]

other than being canadian, i appreciate how well and clearly you speak

[shirleylong]

Clear aloe gel can double as hair gel if you're looking to pack a bit lighter. It's also a moisturizer, not just for sunburn😊

[NancyWeaver-wt]

I love your videos they are s informative. I am addicted to them. Great job.

[RR]

I was at work when I got a wicked headache, and the only painkiller in the first aid kit was ... Midol. As the expression goes, any port in a storm. Oh, and it worked, and I'm a man.

[TravelwithTravelarii]

Essential Tips! Don't forget your meds & first aid on a cruise! Elana's thorough guide covers everything you need. Super helpful!

[wondrafuladventures]

Ever since we got food illness on a ship we always bring Imodium and plenty of Tums.

[ducky]

When I'm traveling internationally, I pack my prescriptions (and I have a lot) in a plastic container, but I also bring my pill organizer and just refill it from the bottles once a week.

[junenelligan]

I also have the pillbox you have and love it - I added little labels on each since I don't always remember which is which😃

[wonderrandy]

I wear contacts, so I make sure to bring an extra pair, and a small bottle of saline. And don't forget a lens case like I did!

[chanej]

I always pack most of these things. Cold medication, Advil, Sudafed, Pepto Bismol, Tums, Excedrin, halls cough drops, Neosporin, Bandaid, anti itch cream, allergy pills, sunscreen, aloe vera gel, Benadryl, off bug repellent, vaseline for lips, and Emergen-C as well. I bring pretty much everything on your list. I pack it in a pouch.

[reniedavisson]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!! We went on one cruise 15 years ago when we were younger and much more resilient. We made every mistake. This month we embark on our second cruise ever and I am thankful for all of the information on your channel.

[j.m.]

Extra eye glasses and sunglasses just in case!

[brendaliscorrea]

Hi thanks for your amazing videos. I wanted to see if you can make an updated video on what type of coverage you get if you purchase insurance from the cruise line with your fair. Thank you

[loricoen]

FYI- Sun Bum isn’t actually reef safe/friendly. The ingredients are on the list of what not to buy. 😕 I figured this out after I bought 2 of them.

[HummerGirl]

I get motion sickness very easily. I carry powered Ginger Capsules everywhere. I take one every 12 - 24 hours. I also wear the reliefband for motion sickness. It shocks you and its works wonders, I keep it in my purse at all times.