Pharmacists at the Irish Pharmacy Union has issued advice on essential items for a stay-healthy DIY Festival First Aid Kit - which includes condoms, sunscreen and plasters.
Unprotected sex, dehydration, sunburn and diarrhoea are the top threats to the health and safety of festival goers, according to pharmacists. They are urging music revellers heading to Electric Picnic this weekend to stay safe and look after their health.
They advise the following essentials for your DIY first aid festival kit: water to prevent dehydration, Domperidone for stomach upsets, Ioperamide for diarrhoea, antiseptic cream for bites, stings or cuts, sunscreen SPF 20 or higher, good quality antiseptic hand gel and plasters.
They advise anyone who is on prescription medication not to forget to bring it along, to take it as prescribed and not to skip a dose.
