First aid kits will often include a combination of the following:
Bandages
Adhesive bandage
Sterile combine dressing, and gauze pads
Adhesive tape, and gauze tape
Medical tweezers
Surgical razor or scalpel
Disinfectant pads
Latex gloves (rubber if allergic to latex, to protect first aider against infection)
A 30 day supply of personal prescription medication
Antibiotic cream
Epinephrine and antihistamines for allergic reactions, primarily to insect stings
Rubbing alcohol
Suture kit or sterile disposable surgical stapler
Oxytetracycline tablets (for diarrhea or infection)
Aspirin
Extra pair of prescription eyeglasses or contacts
Salt is an essential mineral for health. Salt containing potassium chloride, sold widely as low sodium salt, can be used to prevent dehydration from diarrhea and can save most cholera deaths. (See Oral rehydration therapy)
Multivitamin and mineral supplements. Zinc supplements are useful in treating diarrheal intestinal tract infections, especially in children.
Sunscreen (where appropriate, above 30 SPF)
100% UV protective sunglasses ("UV 400") (protects eyes from harmful UV radiation. Polarized glasses are not necessarily UV protective, but aid with glare only)
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