What medications should you take to Bali?


What medications should you take to Bali?

Check with your doctor or travel clinic for advice if you aren't sure what you may need to keep your travels safe and healthy.
  • Analgesic (pain relief) medicine such as paracetamol or aspirin.
  • Antihistamine tablets for bites, stings, or allergies.
  • Cold and flu tablets.
  • Cough medicine.
  • Motion sickness tablets.


What infections can you get in Bali?

  • Hepatitis A. Hepatitis A vaccination is commonly recommended for trips to Bali. ...
  • Typhoid. A food and water borne disease, typhoid is recommended for some itineraries.
  • Rabies. ...
  • Japanese encephalitis. ...
  • Cholera. ...
  • Travellers diarrhoea, giardia and dysentery. ...
  • Dengue fever. ...
  • Zika virus.


How do I avoid getting sick in Bali?

To avoid Bali Belly take these steps:
  1. Only drink boiled or bottled water - Bali's scheme water is not safe to consume.
  2. Wash your hands or use hand sanitiser before eating.
  3. Order drinks without ice if you are unsure if tap water was used.
  4. Don't wash any fruit or vegetables in tap water.


What do I need to declare at Indonesia Customs?

Travelers must declare the following items on the e-CD form:
  • Currency, travelers' checks, and other financial instruments exceeding IDR 100 million (or equivalent, roughly $6400 USD)
  • Goods and gifts with a total value exceeding $6500 USD.
  • Restricted items, such as certain medications, food, plants, and animals.


Can I bring Tylenol to Bali?

If you are travelling to Indonesia and you are bringing medication with you, there should be no problem at the customs if it is clear that the medicine is for personal use.


Do I need a doctor letter to take medication abroad?

Ask your doctor for a letter on their letterhead explaining your medical treatment and necessity, translated into the host country's language, if necessary. Pack enough medication to last the length of your trip and no more than personal-use quantities.


How do I stop getting Bali belly?

How can you avoid Bali Belly?
  1. Make sure all meat and seafood is thoroughly cooked (not raw or rare)
  2. Avoid the following foods while travelling: Sushi. Unpasteurised dairy products milk/cheese/ice cream. ...
  3. Water: Don't drink tap water. Don't use tap water to brush your teeth. ...
  4. Hygiene: Wash your hands after using the toilet.


How do I pack prescription drugs for international travel?

Include your prescription and over-the-counter medicines in your travel health kit and take enough to last your entire trip, plus extra in case of travel delays. Pack medications in a carry on in case your luggage is lost or delayed. Keep medicines in their original, labeled containers.


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