20 Must-Have Items for Your First Aid Kit

I have various sizes of first aid kits, from a tiny one that fits in my briefcase to slightly larger ones for my car and office, to full-fledged trauma medic kits for my home and bug-out-gear box. Here are the basic must-haves for your first aid kit:

1. Aspirin, Ibuprofen, and Tylenol (acetaminophen). Yes you need all three because they are all used differently.
2. An assortment of bandages, gauze, and tape.
3. Alcohol (rubbing alcohol/alcohol wipes).
4. Acidophilous (great for upset stomach, diarrhea, and the imbalance in your gut common after taking antibiotics).
5. Benadryl (good for hay fever, allergies, and allergic reactions).
6. Antibiotic ointment.
7. Noxema (best sunburn treatment I've come across).
8. Tweezers.
9. Utensils: scissors, scalpel, flashlight (penlight), safety pins.
10. Needles and thread.
11. Feminine hygiene products (maxi pads and tampons) which are great for wound compresses.
12. Duct tape--hundreds of uses.
13. Ziploc bags (also many uses...fill up a bag with water then cut a small piece of the corner away and use for irrigating wounds or eyes).
14. Things you know how and when to use: Epi Pen, insulin, glucose tabs, salt tabs, nitro tabs, etc).
15. Thera-flu and vitamin C.
16. To prevent the spread of infection: nitrile gloves, mouth piece for administering CPR, waterless hand sanitizer.
17. Broad spectrum antibiotics.
18. Burn gel or aloe vera.
19. Other nice to have stuff: AED, blood pressure cuff, thermometer, LMA, etc.
20. A thorough first aid guide.