What to put in the first aid kit

Whether it's the well-stocked first aid kit at home or the more minimal one for when you’re on the go: it's important that both are up-to-date and that all the necessary medicines and materials are included.

Where is the first aid kit?

An easily accessible location which is good to reach for adults and teenage children, but inaccessible to young children. Keeping things in order in the closet is crucial, so you do not have to waste time searching in case of an emergency.

White first aid box with grey cross on wooden cupboard in front of whit marble wall.

Is the equipment still up to date?

Medicine bottles made of brown glass with white labels in a shelf.

Regularly check the expiry date of the medication as well as the patches and bandages. Expired medicines must never be disposed of in the wastewater. The correct disposal of medicines is handled differently in different European countries. You can find out exactly how to dispose of medication here: www.medsdisposal.eu

What do you need on the go?

Since small accidents occasionally happen, next to DermaPlast_® CLASSIC plasters, you should always have a small selection with different shapes and features – DermaPlast_® offers a good variety. For sports activities, compresses, bandages and cooling spray in case of bruises should additionally be placed in the sports bag.

Woman in sports outfit wlaking on street carrying blue sports bag

Which telephone numbers are important?

Woman holding mobile phone to ear while opening first aid box.

Important emergency telephone numbers should be clearly visible in the first aid kit. These include, for example, the numbers of the family doctor, ambulance or pharmacy emergency service. It also makes sense to carry these numbers with you in your wallet or to store them on your mobile phone.

The recommended accessories in the first aid kit

- Sterile disposable gloves
- Medicines that have been prescribed by the doctor
- Pain and fever reducing agents
- Thermometer
- Symptom-relieving cold remedies
- Diarrhoea medication
- Plasters in different sizes, for example dirt-repellent DermaPlast_® WATER-RESISTANT plasters
- Compresses and bandages
- Scissors
- Tweezers
- Disinfectants

When traveling – especially in hotter areas:

- Insect repellent
- Anti-itching gel against insect bites
- Sunscreen with high SPF
- Pain and diarrhoea medication
- Waterproof plasters such as DermaPlast_® AQUA
- Elastic, water-repellent plasters such as DermaPlast_® COMFORT
- Small scissors (not in hand luggage!)

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Please note:
Although we have created all our texts with the utmost care, these are no substitute for medical treatment and advice. These pages are not intended as a guide to self-medication and treatment. For questions about wound treatment, please always contact a healthcare professional.