The Altitude Medical Kit

If you are heading to high altitude, this kit contains prescription medicines for prevention and treatment of altitude sickness, from early warning symptoms such as headaches, nausea, and dizziness, to emergency protection from more severe, life-threatening symptoms. Please contact us with any questions. An online consultation is available separately to support your use of this medical kit.

Kit Contents

  • Pulse oximeter

    To monitor oxygen saturation levels

  • Oral Rehydration Salts (12 tablets)

    To help maintain hydration

  • Ondansetron 4mg tablets (10)

    For powerful relief from nausea and vomiting

  • Loperamide 2mg capsules (15)

    For control of diarrhoea symptoms

  • Paracetamol 500mg tablets (16)

    For pain relief

  • Ibuprofen 400mg tablets (16)

    For pain relief and anti-inflammatory effect

  • Acetazolamide 250mg (Diamox) tablets (30)

    For prevention of AMS and as an aid to acclimatisation

  • Dexamethasone 2mg tablets (28)

    To treat high altitude cerebral oedema

  • Nifedipine XL 30mg tablets (28)

    To treat high altitude pulmonary oedema

FAQs

What is altitude sickness and at what altitude does it occur?

What does the Altitude Medical Kit contain?

Who should take this kit?

Does acetazolamide prevent altitude sickness?

Are there side effects from Diamox?

What is the difference between this kit and simply buying acetazolamide alone?

Is this kit suitable for Kilimanjaro?

Can I use this kit for a ski trip?

Do I need a prescription for the medications in this kit?

Should I see a travel medicine specialist before a high-altitude trek?

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£195.00
The Altitude Medical Kit—
£195.00

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