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*[[Aloe vera]] gel - used for a wide variety of skin problems, including burns, sunburns, itching, and dry skin | *[[Aloe vera]] gel - used for a wide variety of skin problems, including burns, sunburns, itching, and dry skin | ||
*Burn gel - a water based gel that acts as a cooling agent and often includes a mild anesthetic such as [[lidocaine]] and, sometimes, an antiseptic such as [[Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca Oil)]] | *Burn gel - a water based gel that acts as a cooling agent and often includes a mild anesthetic such as [[lidocaine]] and, sometimes, an antiseptic such as [[Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca Oil)]] | ||
* | *Epinephrine [[auto-injector]] (brand name Epipen) - Often included in kits for wilderness use and in places like summer camps, to treat anaphylactic shock. Requires a prescription and can be used with minimal training. | ||
*Poison treatments | *Poison treatments | ||
**[[Activated charcoal]] - to be used when directed by [[Poison control center|poison control]]. | **[[Activated charcoal]] - to be used when directed by [[Poison control center|poison control]]. |