The items you might want to carry with you, especially if you're planning to go trekking, are:
Antiseptic cream
Insect repellent
Hydrocortisone/calamine lotion or any of the creams specifically designed to take the itch out of insect bites
Plasters/band aids
Water sterilization tablets or water purifier
Lint and sealed bandages
Knee supports
A course of flagyl antibiotics
Imodium (Lomotil) for emergency diarrhoea treatment
Paracetamol/aspirin (useful for combating the effects of altitude)
Multi-vitamin and -mineral tablets
Rehydration sachet
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