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Travel health, made simple.

Practical, doctor-reviewed advice for Indians travelling abroad — what to pack, how to fly with medicines, and what to do when you fall ill.

Every article is medically reviewed by Dr. Chitarth Rajasekaran

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Buying guides

Best travel medical kit in India: how to choose the right one

How to choose the best travel medical kit in India for international trips: the 8 things a doctor checks — medicines covered, prescription, expiry, packaging and support.

Dr. Chitarth Rajasekaran

29 Sept 2026 · 7 min read

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Buying guides

Readymade travel medicine kit vs packing your own: which is better?

Should you buy a readymade travel medicine kit or pack your own? Compare time, cost, coverage, documentation and safety before your international trip.

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Packing & checklists

Family travel medical kit: what to pack for kids and elderly parents abroad

Travelling abroad with children or elderly parents? A doctor’s checklist for a family travel medical kit, including prescription medicines, doses and when to see a doctor.

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Packing & checklists

Medicine checklist for Indian students going abroad

Moving to the USA, UK, Canada, Australia or Germany for studies? The medicines Indian students should carry, how much, what documents you need and what to sort out after arrival.

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Flights & customs

Doctor’s letter for carrying medicines abroad: what it must include (with template)

What a doctor’s letter for carrying medicines abroad must include, when you need one, and a ready-to-use template to take to your doctor before international travel.

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Health on the go

Motion sickness on flights, cruises and mountain roads: what to take

How to prevent and treat motion sickness on flights, ferries, cruises and hill roads: when to take tablets, side effects, and simple non-medicine tricks that work.

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Packing & checklists

Medicines to carry when travelling abroad from India: a doctor’s checklist

A doctor-made checklist of medicines to carry for international travel from India: stomach, fever, allergy, motion sickness and first aid — plus packing and customs tips.

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Flights & customs

Carrying medicines on international flights from India: rules & customs tips

Can you carry medicines in flight from India? Cabin vs checked bag rules, liquid limits, prescriptions, doctor’s letters and how to clear customs abroad without trouble.

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Flights & customs

Medicines banned or restricted abroad: what Indian travellers must know

Which common Indian medicines are banned or restricted in Japan, UAE, Singapore, Thailand and Europe? Check cold, cough, sleep and pain medicines before you fly.

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Health on the go

Food poisoning & loose motions abroad: what to do

Got loose motions or food poisoning on holiday? A doctor explains what to take, how to prevent dehydration, and the warning signs that need urgent medical care.

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Destination guides

Medicines to carry, by destination

Local health risks and medicine-import rules for popular trips from India.

Thailand

Medicines to carry for a Thailand trip from India

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Dubai & UAE

Medicines to carry for a Dubai trip from India

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Singapore

Medicines to carry for a Singapore trip from India

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Europe

Medicines to carry for a Europe trip from India

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Japan

Medicines to carry for a Japan trip from India

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Umrah & Hajj

Medicine kit for Umrah & Hajj from India

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