Ghana
Essential Health & Travel Guide
, it’s essential to prepare for potential health risks to ensure a safe trip. Commonly recommended medications include antimalarials like Malarone or Doxycycline, as malaria is prevalent throughout the region. Antibiotics such as Azithromycin may also be useful for treating traveler’s diarrhea, which can result from consuming contaminated food or water. Other useful items to bring include antihistamines for allergies, pain relievers, and motion sickness tablets if you plan to travel overland or by sea. Runway Health’s online services make it easy to access these medications, ensuring you’re well-prepared before your journey.
Most Travelers Get These
Ciprofloxacin
Traveler's diarrhea is remarkably common, affecting between 20-50% of travelers depending on their destination. This digestive disorder causes stomach pain, abdominal cramping, and diarrhea, typically
Acetazolamide (Diamox)
Altitude sickness most commonly occurs when traveling higher than 8,000ft. A lack of oxygen causes nausea, exhaustion, dizziness, and shortness of breath. Runway offers Acetazolamide (Diamox), an FDA
Atovaquone: Proguanil (Malarone)
Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite most commonly transmitted by mosquitoes in tropical regions of the world. Symptoms present as fever, headaches, fatigue, and flu-like illness. Preventative me
Some Travelers Get These
Scopolamine Patch
Quite simply, motion sickness occurs when your brain cannot catch up with the information sent from your eyes and ears. This manifests in queasiness. Scopolamine, an antimuscarinic, works by blocking
Ondansetron (Zofran)
Nausea and vomiting can disrupt your travel plans and make your journey uncomfortable. Ondansetron (Zofran) is an FDA-approved medication that provides rapid relief from nausea and vomiting. These ora