First Aid Kit and Medication for Fiji
Written by Real Travellers, Not Algorithms
Fiji presents very few health issues for travellers. The most common problems are sunburn, heatstroke and mosquito bites. In addition, accidents can happen. That’s why it’s a good idea to pack a first aid kit specially for Fiji with medication to combat medical issues you might encounter, as well as medical items for injuries.
We go through the essential medication to pack for a trip to Fiji in the checklist below.
Before we begin, make sure you pack the other essentials that we list in the 20 Essentials You Need to Pack for Fiji. Plus, as a side note, all our travel tips come from genuine experiences in Fiji, shared by our team of seasoned travel writers (not AI-generated content). Scroll down to learn more about who we are.
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10 Essential Health Tips for Travelling in Fiji
Staying healthy while exploring the tropical paradise of Fiji is crucial for an enjoyable holiday. Here are ten essential health tips to keep in mind during your Fijian adventure.
- Boiling water before drinking is advised for anywhere outside of Fiji’s main towns. Alternatively, use a Lifestraw Bottle or one of the other methods discussed in Is the Water Safe to Drink in Fiji?
- Speaking of water, be sure to drink plenty – at least 2 litres/68 oz every two to three hours to stay hydrated
- If you’re feeling unwell, be proactive and see a local doctor immediately
- Taking a couple of paracetamol and a nasal decongestion spray 30 minutes before a flight can help with flu-like symptoms and ear pain
- Take sensible precautions. For example, cover yourself and/or use insect repellent to avoid mosquito bites and wear sunscreen
- Carry medicines in your hand luggage in case your check-in luggage is lost
- Wear a medical alert bracelet if you have allergies or a chronic illness
- If you are treated in Fiji, obtain a full written medical report for your travel insurer
- If travelling with an infant, pack your usual brand of baby formula, as a change in diet may lead to bowel complications
- If you become ill after returning home, tell your doctor that you have visited Fiji.
Our final tip is to check out our Fiji Safety Tips for much more advice.
© FijiPocketGuide.comFiji Travel First Aid Kit Checklist
Although you can get first aid kits at pretty much any pharmacy, they are generic and often only include enough to deal with a couple of cuts. We like to create our own first aid kit that has been adapted to our destination, in this case, Fiji, as well as to our personal needs.
Our example Fiji first aid kit includes a few prescribed medications, so make sure to book an appointment with your GP and get these prescriptions sorted.
What to Pack in Your First Aid Kit for Fiji
| ✔️ Checklist | Item | Details |
|---|---|---|
| ⬜ | Vaccination passport | For a record of your vaccinations |
| ⬜ | Band-aids/plasters | For cuts |
| ⬜ | Disinfectant wipes | For cuts |
| ⬜ | Gauzes | For cuts |
| ⬜ | Gloves | For cuts |
| ⬜ | Butterfly closures | For small wounds |
| ⬜ | Antiseptic cream/spray | For infected cuts (spray is better for hot climates) |
| ⬜ | Tweezers | To remove shards, leeches, and bugs |
| ⬜ | Thermometer | To monitor temperature |
| ⬜ | Elastic wraps | For twisted ankles |
| ⬜ | Flight socks | To prevent swollen ankles |
| ⬜ | Paracetamol/ibuprofen | For headaches and fevers |
| ⬜ | Antihistamine pills or cream | For mosquito bites |
| ⬜ | Oral rehydration sachets | Medical electrolytes for dehydration from sun or gastro bugs |
| ⬜ | Baby electrolytes | For dehydration in infants |
| ⬜ | Antacids | For neutralising stomach acid |
| ⬜ | Antidiarrhoeal pills | For diarrhoea (e.g., loperamide) |
| ⬜ | Nasal drops | For congestion |
| ⬜ | Hydrocortisone cream | For allergic rashes |
| ⬜ | Aloe vera soothing cream | For sunburn |
| ⬜ | Hand sanitiser | When clean water is not available |
| ⬜ | Multivitamins | For a vitamin boost, if dietary intake is poor |
| ⬜ | Emergency numbers | Ambulance or Fire: 910 or 911 Fiji Police (emergency): 917 Fiji Police: +679 311222 Tourist Police: +679 3302433 Fiji Visitors Bureau Helpline: 0800 6721 721 |
| ⬜ | Antibiotics | If recommended by your GP |
© FijiPocketGuide.comOther Medication and Health Products to Pack for Fiji
While not necessarily needed in your “first aid kit” for Fiji, these other medications and health products are also handy to have with you.
Sunscreen
With UV levels of 4-11 in Fiji, it’s imperative that you protect yourself and your loved ones from the sun. For Fiji, you will need to use at least SPF 30+ sunscreen and apply it to skin thickly every three hours or soon after being in the water.
Be sure to choose a sunscreen that’s safe for marine life in Fiji too and bring this from home, as reef-safe sunscreen is hard to come by in Fiji.
Check out examples of safe sunscreen to use in The Best Sunscreens for Fiji + Sun Protection Tips.
Insect Repellent
It’s important to protect yourself from mosquito bites, as mosquito-related diseases like Dengue Fever do occur. Sprays, creams and wipes are available to repel mosquitos, but again, be sure to buy products that are both safe for your skin and the environment.
See the 10 Best Eco-Friendly Insect Repellents for suggestions and get more advice for avoiding mosquitos in the 10 Ways to Avoid Mosquito Bites in Fiji + How to Treat Bites.
Seasickness Pills
With paradise islands to explore, chances are that you’ll be travelling by boat at some point during your time in Fiji. Pack seasickness pills if you have a weak stomach.
Prescription Medication
Remember your prescription medication if you are on any! When packing prescription medication for Fiji, be sure to include the prescription with your name or the name of someone you are travelling with, in case you are asked at the airport on arrival.
As an extra precaution, especially for those with unconventional illnesses, get your GP/doctor to sign and date a letter describing your medical conditions and medications, including their generic names, should you need more prescribed medication while in Fiji (but we recommend taking enough for your whole trip plus a few extras).
Glasses/Contact Lenses
It’s always a good idea to have a spare pair of glasses or spare sets of contact lenses, in case you lose or damage your glasses and/or contact lenses. If you need any more convincing, we have lost four pairs of glasses in Fiji! (Luckily, we found one of them a week later!)
Iodine (Water-Purifying) Tablets
As a precaution for drinking water from a potentially unsafe sauce, iodine tablets dissolved in water help purify the water. This is not 100% effective, though, so when possible, boil water for at least 10 minutes before drinking it.
Get more tips for finding safe drinking water in Is the Water Safe to Drink in Fiji?
More Health Tips and What to Pack for Fiji
That’s it for our complete medication packing list for Fiji but by no means the end of our advice! Check out the following guides for more handy tips:
- What to Pack for Fiji: Full Fiji Packing List
- Do You Need Vaccines to Travel to Fiji?
- 10 Best (& Reef-Safe) Sunscreens for Fiji
Finally, get more essential tips from the 30 Tips for Travelling in Fiji and The Best Fiji Travel Guide.
Sources:
The information in this guide has been compiled from our extensive research, travel and experiences across Fiji and the South Pacific, accumulated over more than a decade of numerous visits to each destination. Additional sources for this guide include the following:
- Tourism Fiji (General travel advice - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Immigration (Visa and immigration advice - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Revenue & Customs Service (Customs and visitor taxes - Updated [2025])
- Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (Biosecurity advice - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Meteorological Service (Weather forecast and warnings - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Bureau of Statistics (Statistics and travel data - Updated [2025])
- Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (Tourism statistics - Updated [2025])
- Land Transport Authority (Road safety advice - Updated [2025])
- Safe Travel (New Zealand travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
- Smart Traveller (Australia travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
- Travel.State.Gov (U.S. travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
- SPTO (Pacific tourism advice - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (Tourism trade association - Updated [2025])
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