Hajj Essential Medicine Kit

Doctor recommended list for anyone going on the sacred pilgrimage:

  1. Pain reliever /  fever reducer: Motrin, Aleve, or Tylenol
  2. Upset stomach / diarrhea: Imodium
  3. Cough drops
  4. Vitamin C, start 1000 mg twice a day 1 week before travel
  5. Petroleum Jelly to put on feet and thighs
  6. Electrolyte tablets:
  1. Face mask or surgical masks
  2. Chap stick
  3. Battery operated Mist fan
  4. Provera (Progesterone) for ladies
  5. Cooling Towel e.g.,
  1. Hand sanitizer