Suggest Medication For Any Emergency Purpose While Trekking

Posted on Mon, 24 Oct 2016

Question: Hi Doctor,

Hope you are doing good!! I am 29 year old, height 5f 9 inch, weight around 80.

This november, i have a planning to trek to himalaya. As it is expected to have reasonable cold there, plese guid me with some advice as how to keep my self safe from this cold?

I have history of calf and cold, sometimes suffer in winter here.

Please suggest any emergency medicines so that if i fall ill due to cold, it can help.

In addtion to that, sould i take doctors' brandy at night to keep myself warm. If i should, please let me the process and quantam.

Regards,

Answered by Dr. Dholariya Sagar Jayantilal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
As mentioned below

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear XXXXXXX
Welcome to HCM and thanks for query
I can understand your concern,

Take following advises to prevent cough and cold:

First of all, avoid cold beverages
Proper covering of the body during the sleeping and trekking,
Take face/nasal mask, humidifier and cap that cover the ear, nose and head.

When you will expose to dust and smoke, cover the nose with a clean handkerchief and remove the nose secretion as early as possible.
Drink plenty of warm water, stay well hydrated.
When you get chance you can take, steam inhalation.

Medications:
Tablet 1-AL AX (75mg/5mg): Ambroxol (SR) 75mg + Levocetirizine 5 mg for cold and cough
Tablet TUSQ if you get fever and congestion in the nose
Tablet DAN-P for pain and fever
Oxymetazoline nasal spray for nasal blockage and congestion.
STREPSILS LEMON tablet/lozens
Betadine 2% and salt for gargling to prevent cold and sore throat.
You can also take tablet 1-AL AX as prophylaxis to prevent cough and cold.
So take the above medicines with you.
Alcohol should be avoided at high altitude.

Try to ascend slowly, and take rest adequately after every long ascend.

Hope I have answered your query
If you have further query then I will be happy to help you
Safe journey and happy holiday
Stay healthy
Best Regards
Dr. Sagar

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dholariya Sagar Jayantilal (6 hours later)

Thanks a lot for your reply. I need few addtional query to resolve. What medicines should i take for stomach upset? Any medicine to disinfected drinking water just to make sure.

Answered by Dr. Dholariya Sagar Jayantilal (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
As mention below

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear XXXXXXX
Welcome to HCM and thanks for query
I can understand your concern.

Take following medicine for the stomach upset:
Capsule PANTIUM DSR: for acidity, nausea and vomiting, take 30 minutes before meal.
Oral pepto bisthmus suspension: for diarrhea, heart burn and nausea
Oral Re hydration Solution (ORS) packet: mix it with glass of water and drink when you have diarrhea to maintain hydration and drink plenty of water during diarrhea.
When diarrhea is severe: => 3 stool in 8 hours, associated with fever, abdominal cramp, blood then you can take ZITHROMAX 1 Gram oral suspension.
For gas problem:Tablet UNIENZYME and GAS-X chewable tablets

There is no medicine to disinfect the water.
Take following advises:
Maintain good hygiene and use safe water for drinking and brushing teeth.
Use sealed water bottle.(check for proper pack seal before use).
Avoid eating raw fruits, vegetables unless cleansed and peeled properly.
You can treat your water by boiling when you suspect the infection.

Hope I have answered your query
If you have further query then I will be happy to help you
Safe journey and happy holiday
Stay healthy
Best Regards
Dr. Sagar

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng