Summer in the Philippines isn’t complete without hitting the beach or embarking on an epic road trip. But nothing ruins a vacation faster than an unexpected bout of hyperacidity, dehydration, or an allergic reaction.
To keep your itinerary stress-free, preparing a compact travel first-aid kit is just as essential as packing your favorite swimwear. Even better? Packing the right health essentials can actually earn you egift vouchers, exclusive merch or gadgets for your next trip.
Here is a quick, straight-to-the-point health checklist you need to pack before you head out.
1. Immunity Boosters
The heat and constant traveling can drain your energy. Keep your immune system strong and your energy levels high by packing trusted vitamins like ImmunPro and Enervon Z+. Don’t forget breathable clothing, sunscreen, and a reusable water bottle to stay fully hydrated under the sun.
2. Gut Health Protectors
Food trips are a major part of any vacation, but local delicacies can sometimes upset sensitive stomachs.
- For prevention: Take a probiotic supplement like Flotera to support your digestive balance and lower the risk of constipation or diarrhea.
- For diarrhea emergencies: Keep Diatabs Advance in your bag for quick, on-the-road relief.
- For hyperacidity and heartburn: Indulging in local coffee, alcohol, or citrus drinks can trigger acid reflux. Pack Kremil-S (works in 5 minutes), Kremil-S Advance (provides up to 12 hours of heartburn relief), or Kremil-S Cool Relief liquid (works in as fast as 1 minute).
3. Dehydration Rescuers
Long hours under the sun or sudden stomach bugs can quickly deplete your body’s fluids. Water alone isn’t always enough. Bring oral rehydration solutions like Hydrite and HydroAid to replenish lost electrolytes and bounce back faster.
4. Allergy Relievers
New environments mean exposure to different flora, fauna, and dust. Keep allergies from ruining your photos by packing Alnix and Allerkid for quick relief.
WIM Tip: Skip the hassle of hunting down a remote pharmacy in the middle of your vacation. Stock up on these over-the-counter essentials before you leave.
How to Turn Your Travel Kit Into GCash Credits and Gadgets
Before you pack your medicines away, make sure to save your drugstore receipt! Through the Alagang Unilab Rewards Program, buying your travel health essentials can score you major perks.
For every ₱20 spent on Unilab OTC medicines and vitamins at participating pharmacies, you earn 1 point. These points can be converted directly into e-wallet credits (like GCash), exclusive merchandise, or brand-new gadgets.
How to join:
- Buy your Unilab travel essentials.
- Take a clear, flat photo of your receipt.
- Send the photo to the Alagang Unilab Rewards Program via Facebook Messenger.
Ready to get rewarded for staying healthy? Register and start uploading your receipts through Facebook Messenger or check out the full mechanics here.
