Over-The-Counter Medicines You Should Pack For A Trip To Europe

What over-the-counter medicines should you pack for a trip to Europe?Bringing essential over-the-counter (OTC) medicines can help manage minor illnesses while travelling in the EU. In this episode, we explain what to pack, what is regulated, and when medical assessment is required.In this episode, we cover:• Pain and fever relief (paracetamol, ibuprofen)• Anti-diarrhoeal medication and oral rehydration salts• Antihistamines for allergies and insect bites• Motion sickness tablets• Cold and flu symptom relief• Basic first-aid supplies• Prescription documentation for controlled medicines• Differences in pharmacy regulations across European countries• When urgent in-person care is requiredDoctors assess travel destination, length of stay, medical history, allergies, chronic conditions, pregnancy status, and current medications before advising travel preparation. Some medicines available OTC in one country may require a prescription in another. Severe symptoms such as high fever, chest pain, persistent vomiting, or breathing difficulty require medical evaluation.This episode reflects how travel health preparation is reviewed within structured medical assessment in European telemedicine at Mobi Doctor.Read the full medical guide here:https://www.mobidoctor.eu/blog/over-the-counter-medicines-you-should-pack-for-a-trip-to-europe