A basic first aid kit may contain:

A basic first aid kit may contain:

1. plasters in a variety of different sizes and shapes

2. small, medium and large sterile gauze dressings

3. at least two sterile eye dressings

4. triangular bandages

5. crêpe rolled bandages

6. safety pins

7. disposable sterile gloves

8. tweezers

9. scissors

10. alcohol-free cleansing wipe

11. sticky tape

12. thermometer (preferably digital)

13. antiseptic cream

14. skin rash cream, such as hydrocortisone or calendula

15. cream or spray to relieve insect bites and stings

16. painkillers such as paracetamol, aspirin, or ibuprofen

17. cough medicine

18. antihistamine tablets

19. eye wash and eye bath

20. distilled water for cleaning wounds