Medication and Supply Guide
The more medication you bring, the more successful
your brigade will be! Work hard and divide up the
tasks. Contact your Medical/Dental advisor for the
latest updates of medications Global Brigades may be
able to supply on your brigade. Also, check out the Do
NOT Bring list at the bottom of this document.
Drug Name Quantity
Vitamins
Adult multivitamins 15,000 - 20,000
Children multivitamins 15,000 - 20,000
Pre-natal vitamins 3,000 - 6,000
Iron supplement 1,000 - 2,000
Calcium supplement 3,000 - 5,000
Infant vitamins 100 - 150
Infant formula 50
Anti - Parasitic
Albendazole
Mebendazole
* Generally purchased in Honduras prior to group's arrival
Pain relievers
Acetaminophen liquid 100 - 150
Acetaminophen 325 mg 5000
Acetaminophen 500 mg 15,000 - 20,000
Ibuprofen liquid 50 - 100
Ibuprofen 200, 400, 600 mg 15,000 - 20,000
Naproxen 1,000 - 3,000
Migraine medication (Excedrin) 300 - 600
Muscle relaxant 500 - 1,000
* Can never have enough of these medicines!
Cough and Cold
Dextromethorphan, guaifenesin liquid (for children) 100 - 150
Phenylephrine, acetaminophen (multisymptoms, for adults) 2,500 - 4,000
Dimetapp (or any cold medicine for children) 100 - 200
* Can never have enough of these medicines!
Allergy
Loratadine (Claritin) liquid or chewable 50 - 100
Loratadine 10 mg 2,500 - 4,000
Diphenydramine (Benadryl) 25 mg 1,000 - 1,500
Cetirizine 10 mg (Zyrtec) 2,500 - 4,000
Cetirizine 5 mg/5 ml liquid 20 - 30
Saline nasal spray 20 - 25
Steroid nasal spray (nasonex, avamys) 15 - 20
Decongestant nasal spray 15 - 20
Dermatology
Hydrocortisone Cream 50 - 100
Antifungal Cream: Clotrimazole, miconazole, ketoconazole 150 - 200
Triple Antibiotic Cream: neomycin, bacitracin, polimyxin, mupirucin 50 - 70
Lice Shampoo 50 - 70
Betamethasone Cream 25 - 50
Moisturizers (Eucerin, Cetaphil) 200 - 300
Scabies Lotion (permethrin) 30 - 50
Sunscreen 50
Diaper rash oitment 20
Gastroinestinal
H2 Blockers: 6,000 - 8,000
Ranitidine 150 mg, 300 mg (Zantac) OR
Famotidine 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg (Pepcid)
* Can bring one or both of these H2 Blockers
Tums 5000
PPI's: 2,000 - 3,000
Omeprazole (Prilosec) OR
Lansoprazole (Prevacid, Nexium, rabeprazole)
* Can bring one or both of these PPI's
Dramamine (or other anti-nausea medications) 100 - 200
Oral Rehydration Salts 100 - 150
Docussate or fiber 500 - 1,000
Loperamide (Imodium) 200 - 300
Adult Antibiotics
Amoxicillin 500 mg 1500
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 500
Clarithromycin 500 mg 500
Augmetin 500 mg 500
Trimethoprim sulfametoxazol DS 500 - 1,000
Azythromycin 250 mg 200 -500
Metronidazol 250, 500 mg 1500
Cephalexin 500 mg 500
Doxycycline 100 mg 200 - 500
Tetracycline 500 mg 100
Minocycline 100 mg 1000
Tinidazole 500 mg 300
Clyndamycin 300 mg 100
Levofloxacin 500 mg 100
Acyclovir 400 mg 100
Dicloxacillin 500 mg 300
Fluconazole 150 mg 200 - 300
Children's Antibiotics
Amoxicillin 125 mg/5 ml 50
Amoxicillin 250 mg/5 ml 40
Cephalexin 250 mg/5 ml 20
Azythromycin 200 mg/5 ml 15 - 20
Nystatin suspension 10
Chronic medication
Atenolol 50 mg, 100 mg 3,000 - 5,000
Aspirin 81 mg 7,000 - 10,000
ACE Inhibitors: 3,000 - 5,000
Enalapril 10 mg, 20 mg OR
Lisinopril 10 mg, 20 mg
*Can bring one or both of these ACE Inhibitors
Diuretics: 2,000 - 3,000
Triamterene 12.5 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg OR
Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg
*Can bring one or both of these Diuretics
Glyburide 5 mg 2,000 - 3,000
Metformin 500 mg 1,000 - 1,500
Metformin 850 mg 1,000 - 1,500
Furosemide 20 mg, 40 mg 500
Atorvastatin 10 mg, 20 mg 500
Nifedipine 20 mg 500
Phenitoin 100 mg 500 - 700
Phenobarbital 100 mg 500 - 700
Carbamazepine 200 mg 500 - 700
Divalproex sodium (Depakote 500mg) 300
* Please stick to this list and avoid other heart/diabetic medicines
Asthma
Albuterol inhaler 40 - 60
Ipratropium bromide inhaler (Atrovent) 10
Beclomethasone inhaler 20 - 30
Singulair 500
Prednisone 300 - 500
Vaginal creams
Clotrimazole, miconazole 40
Clindamycin cream 10 to 20
Metronidazole cream 10 to 20
Eye/ear drops
Artificial eye drops 60
Antibiotic eye drops (Gentamicin, tobramycin) 20 - 30
Allergy eye drops 20
Antibiotic ear drops (Ciprodex, Cortisporin) 15 - 20
Ear wax removal drops 20
Dental Station
*All Dental Chapter Presidents or Dental leaders
within a medical brigade should check out the Dental
tab on the Student Resource Site
Amount for
three brigade
days with 1
Supplies dentist
lidocaine 2% or septocaine 4% 6 boxes
non-epinephrine injection 3% 3 boxes
short dental infiltration needels (30G) 300
long dental infiltration needles (27G) 300
prophy paste or large tubes of toothpaste 6 tubes
topical analgesic with cotton-tipped applicators 2 bottles
flouride gel/foam 1.23% 6 bottles
600 (~200 each
flouride trays (size xs, s, m) size)
absorbable sutures 1 box of 10
disposable scalpels 10
hydrogen peroxide 1 bottle
alcohol swabs or alcohol with cotton balls 1 box
sharps container 1 big or 2 little
gauze sleeve (2x2 non-sterile) 10-12 sleeves
surgical masks (earloops preferable) 1 box of 50
dental bibs 400
sterilizing spray or wipes (Cavi wipes, Lysol, etc.) 2 tubes
toothbrushes 900
tubes of toothpaste (small) 900
dental floss 900
goggles 6 pairs
large surgical drapes 6
ziplocs prepackaged with 4 gauze pads 300
dental puppet/mouth to demonstrate 1
box of tissues 2 boxes
duct tape 2 rolls
hand sanitizer 3 bottles
small gloves 3 boxes
medium gloves 3 boxes
nitrile gloves 3 boxes
large gloves 3 boxes
heavy duty gloves (dishwashing) 3 pairs
scrub brush (dishwashing scrubber) 3 brushes
extraction tools, including hemostats and scissors as available by dental proffesional volunte
BP cuff and stethescope 1 set
Working Materials
Ziploc sandwich baggies 3,500 +
* Colored baggies are preferred for photo-sensitive medications like vitamins
Grocery bags (paper or plastic) 1,000 +
Labels for medication instructions
* To be printed prior to your brigade
Pens, markers
Duct tape
Scissors
Garbage bags
Paper towels
Pill counters
Measuring cups
Clip boards
Medical supplies
Stethoscopes
Otoscopes
Thermometers
Sphygmomanometers (different cuff sizes)
Glucometer's and supplies (test strips, lancets)
Speculums
Scales
Measuring tape (preferrably in cm)
Nebulizer
Ear wash kit
Pregnancy tests
Tongue depressors
Alcohol swabs
Iodine
Gauzes (different sizes)
Band aids
Ace wraps
Medical tape
Small suture equipment
Hydrogen Peroxide
Gloves (different sizes) 5 boxes
Hand sanitizer
Hygiene Packs
Soap 900 +
Shampoo 900 +
Toothbrushes 900 +
Toothpaste 900 +
Combs 900 +
Basic First Aid kits
Nail clippers
Donations
Reading Glasses
Small toys, games
Clothes, shoes - kids and women
Soccer balls
Baby diapers
Spanish children books
School supplies
Stickers
Barrettes
Do NOT Bring
Medicine containing Pseudoephedrine
Expired medications
Medicine previously prescribed to another patient
Catheters
Blood Vials
IV equipment
Injections
Pack type
tablets
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bottles
cans
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tubes
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samples
bottles/tubes
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tablets
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pouches
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capsules
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inhalers
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tubes
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Per additional
dentist, add
this much
more
1 box
1 box
2
le by dental proffesional volunteers