First Aid Kit is something that should have its place in every house, office, restaurant, shop, and vehicle. You never know when a medical emergency might happen, so it’s always good to be prepared beforehand.

In today’s blog, ILS Hospitals, one of the best multispeciality hospitals in Kolkata and Agartala will enlighten you on First Aid Box essentials. Let’s take a look at things that must be inside your First Aid Kit.

Adhesive bandages

Adhesive bandages or conveniently called “band-aids” must be kept inside your First Aid Kit. Band-aids are commonly applied on common cuts to protect them from infection so that they don’t interfere with the healing process.

Antiseptic liquid

An antiseptic liquid needs to be there as it is used for removing germs from your wounds that might lead to infections if not cleaned properly.

Antiseptic cream/ointment 

Keep a good antiseptic cream or ointment inside your First Aid Box so that you can apply one whenever you hurt yourself. Remember to always apply an antiseptic ointment after cleaning your wounds with a disinfectant or antiseptic liquid.

Medical cotton wool

It’s very obvious to keep medical cotton wool as you’ll need them to use on wounds as well as,while applying antiseptic liquid and ointment.

Medicated pain relief spray

Medicated pain relief spray is a must.You never know when you might get a sprain or backache.

Ice Pack

You should keep an Ice pack as it is very useful to minimize swelling post-injury.

Doctor’s approved pain relief medicines

Sometimes, taking medicines is the only option. In that case, always keep pain relief medicines after getting the medical professional’s nod.

Prescription medicines

If you have a specific health condition that requires you to take prescriptive medicines, then you can keep them inside your First Aid Box.

Antacids

Antacids are taken when one suffers from indigestion. Antacids neutralize the stomach acid and can be in any form – tablets or liquids. You can ask a medical professional to prescribe you some good antacids.

Decongestant

Seasonal changes can give you cough and cold. Nobody likes to deal with a runny nose and sore throat. That’s when decongestants come to the rescue. Surely, keep a good one.

Headache Roll-on/Balm 

Headaches have become extremely normal in today’s hectic world. A headache roll-on or balm should be a part of your Medical Box. If you have migraine then consult your doctor to prescribe you an effective headache roll-on.

Sanitary napkins

Sometimes you or someone you know might get periods all of a sudden. So, it is crucial to keep sanitary napkins inside a First Aid Kit.

Hand sanitizer

A medical emergency can occur at any given moment and you may not get the chance to wash your hands before treating yourself or someone who needs First-Aid. That’s why you will have to keep an alcohol-infused hand sanitizer.

Thermometer

Keeping a thermometer is a smart choice. Nowadays, digital and no-contact infrared thermometers have come into prevalence.

Ensure there are no expired products inside your First Aid Box. For severe burns and other major injuries, First-Aid is not the ultimate cure. You have to report to the hospital’s ER in case of a serious medical emergency. Visit ILS Hospitals – Kolkata and Agartala for any medical emergency. Our ERs are well-equipped with the latest infrastructure and we provide 24*7 Emergency Care to our emergency patients in Kolkata and Agartala.