This guide helps you prepare your essential medical and first-aid kit before flying to the U.S., understand USC’s health requirements, and ensure a smooth healthcare transition.
(Buy in India Before Flying)
Why buy in India?
| Purpose | Generic Name | Common Indian Brands | U.S. Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain & fever | Paracetamol | Crocin, Dolo-650, Calpol | Acetaminophen (Tylenol) |
| Pain, inflammation, muscle cramps | Ibuprofen / Ibuprofen + Paracetamol combo | Brufen, Combiflam | Advil, Motrin |
| Cold, nasal congestion | Phenylephrine + Chlorpheniramine | Sinarest, Vicks Action 500 | Sudafed PE, NyQuil |
| Allergies (sneezing, itching) | Cetirizine, Loratadine | Cetzine, Loridin | Zyrtec, Claritin |
| Sore throat | Lozenges | Strepsils, Vicks Lozenges | Halls, Ricola |
| Acidity / heartburn | Pantoprazole, Omeprazole | Pan 40, Omez | Protonix, Prilosec |
| Indigestion / gas | Antacid chewables | Digene, Gelusil | Tums, Rolaids |
| Loose motion / diarrhea | ORS, Loperamide | Electral, Imodium | Pedialyte, Imodium |
| Constipation | Isabgol, Lactulose | Sat Isabgol, Duphalac | Metamucil, Miralax |
| Nausea / vomiting | Ondansetron | Ondem, Emeset | Zofran |
| Skin rash / allergy | Calamine lotion, Hydrocortisone cream | Caladryl, Soframycin | Cortizone-10 |
| Motion sickness | Dimenhydrinate, Meclizine | Avomine | Dramamine, Bonine |
| Eye irritation / dryness | Lubricating eye drops | Refresh Tears | Refresh Tears, Systane |