Emergency first-aid kit for athletes

Every athlete and sports associations in particular should therefore be equipped with an emergency pharmacy and have the necessary know-how to be able to react correctly immediately.

What belongs in an emergency first-aid kit for sports?

1. active ingredients against pain:

• Paracetamol* : As pain-relieving tablets to take orally
• Diclofenac*: As an anti-inflammatory ointment or patch to apply

2. for injuries:

• Disinfectant
• Plaster to cut to size, scissors
• Compresses: Gauze, non-adhesive
• Bandage
• Cooling bag
• Wound adhesive

3. for burns:

• Hydrolotions and sprays
• Burn plaster
• Blister plasters

4. active substances against vomiting:

• Domperidone*: As an orodispersible tablet for oral use
• Meclozine*: Antihistamines as an oral tablet

5. other:

• Active ingredient against diarrhea: Loperamide*, as an oral tablet
• Allergy: Antihistamines such as cetirizine* or fexofenadine*
• First aid checklist
• Emergency addresses and numbers of doctors and hospitals**

What else do you need to know?

Keep emergency medicines dry and cool: Moisture and heat can impair the effectiveness of medication
Never expose medication directly to sunlight: Spray cans containing propellant gas can explode if heated too much.
Keep the pharmacy out of the reach of children and always lock it in rooms accessible to the public.

React correctly

A fully equipped emergency pharmacy is not enough to be prepared for a medical emergency. Those affected and those helping must be able to assess the situation correctly. The specialists at sante24, a service provided by SWICA, will explain what you need to bear in mind in the next health tip or by calling the toll-free number 044 404 86 86. Sante24 - your telephone health advice service: 365 days a year, around the clock, worldwide.

*The active ingredients listed are contained in commercially available medicines. Always seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist when buying medication and read the package leaflet.

** Emergency numbers Switzerland

144 Ambulance
117 Police
118 Fire brigade
112 International emergency number
1414 Rega

Here youwill find all other emergency numbers in Switzerland.