Born in Israel and raised in New York, Dr. Amir Herman brings over two decades of medical experience in family medicine, urgent care, and occupational health. Board-certified by both the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians and the American Board of Obesity Medicine, Dr. Herman has cared for generations of patients through his long-standing practice in East Northport, New York.
Over the years, Dr. Herman has helped countless patients prepare for travel—offering practical, preventive guidance and treatment for common illnesses encountered abroad. His hands-on experience managing real-world travel-related health concerns inspired his work with ZipMedsRx, where he serves as the supervising physician responsible for reviewing and approving each customer order.
In his role, Dr. Herman ensures that every prescription within ZipMedsRx kits meets the highest standards of safety, efficacy, and medical appropriateness. His oversight gives travelers confidence that their medications are physician-approved and clinically sound—backed by decades of trusted patient care and a deep understanding of what it takes to stay healthy while away from home.
Vanco Pharmacy, Huntington, NY
Prescriptions in your ZipMed package are processed by Vanco Pharmacy, a New York pharmacy established in 1975. The professional staff includes licensed pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with over 100 years of combined experience. Your health, trust and privacy are our utmost concern. We welcome this opportunity to serve you.
Dr. Michael Piampiano is an 18-year pharmacist who graduated from St. John’s University in 2007 and has worked in the pharmacy field since 2000. His career spans community and long-term care pharmacy, beginning in major retail chains before transitioning to long-term care and ultimately purchasing Town Drugs of East Northport in 2019. The pharmacy, serving the community for over 30 years, is supported by a healthcare team dedicated to helping patients navigate today’s complex healthcare system. Dr. Piampiano remains committed to patient-centered care, believing that simple solutions often create the greatest impact. It is his mission—and privilege—to serve the community.
| Product Name | Brand Name | Product Description | Dosage |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADD ONS | |||
| Doxycyline | Used for acne, Lyme disease, infections. Take as directed with full glass of water; stay upright for 30 minutes. Avoid sun. May upset stomach or cause reflux.. | 100 mg x 10 pills | |
| Ciprofloxacin | Cipro ™ | For UTIs, stomach infections. Take as directed. Avoid calcium dairy products within 1 to 2 hours of dose. Avoid sun. Stop if tendon pain starts. May cause nausea, dizziness or insomnia. | 500 mg x 20 tablets |
| Oseltamivir | Tamiflu ™ | For treatment and prevention of influenza A and B (flu), including seasonal and pandemic strains. Take as directed. Most effective when started, as directed, within 48 hours of symptom onset May cause nausea, vomiting, headache, fatigue. Take with food to reduce stomach upset. Not a substitute for flu vaccine. | 75 mg x 10 caplets |
| Prednisone | Used for asthma, allergic reactions, inflammation, severe rashes, Crohn’s/colitis, COVID-related inflammation. Take as directed with food in AM. May cause insomnia, hunger, or mood changes, elevated blood sugar. | 10 mg x 30 tablets | |
| Fluconazole | Diflucan ™ | For vaginal yeast infections, oral thrush, esophageal candidiasis, fungal skin infections, fungal UTIs. Take as directed. May cause headache, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea. | 150 mg x 3 tablets |
| Scopolamine Patch | For motion sickness. Take as directed at 4 hrs before travel. Lasts 72 hrs. May cause dry mouth, blurry vision or dizziness. | 2 packages per package | |
| Albuterol Inhaler | MDI ™ | For asthma attacks, exercise-induced bronchospasm, COPD exacerbations. Take as directed. Shake well. May cause jitteriness, fast heartbeat, throat irritation. | 90mcg inhaler |
| Omeprazole | Prilosec ™ | For reflux symptons, gastric or duodenal ulcers. Take as directed. May cause headache, stomach pain, gas, nausea. | 40 mg x 14 tablets |
| Nitrofurantoin | Macrobid™ | For treatment and prevention of uncomplicated UTIs (esp. in women). Take as directed. May cause nausea, gas, headache, dark yellow/brown urine. | 100 mg x 20 tablets |
| Phenazopryidine | Pyridium ™ | For pain relief from urinary irritation (UTIs, catheter use, interstitial cystitis). May cause Orange/red urine, stomach upset. Take as directed. Warnings: Not a treatment—only for pain relief. Avoid if kidney disease. | 200 mg x 6 tablets |
| Valcyclovir | Valtrex ™ | For treatment and prevention of herpes virus outbreaks, including cold sores genital herpes, and shingles. Take as directed. May cause headache, nausea, stomach pain, dizziness and fatigue. | 1000 mg x 21 tables |
| Naloxone Nasal Spray | Narcan ™ | Emergency opioid overdose reversal. Spray into the nostril. Call 911. Repeat every 2–3 min if needed. Safe even if no opioids are taken. | 2 x nasal spray |
| Product Name | Brand Name | Product Description | Dosage | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Kit – two (2) versions: | |||||
| One for penicillin allergy and one for allergy free | |||||
| Amoxicillin/Clavulanate | Augmentin ™ | For bacterial infections (sinus, skin, lungs, UTI). May cause upset stomach, nausea, rash or diarrhea. Finish the full course as directed. Do not take if allergic to penicillin. | Antibiotic, oral | bottle | 500 mg x 14 tablets |
| Tobramycin Eye | For eye infections. Use included dropper as directed. Do not touch the dropper to eye. May sting briefly or cause eye to tear. Use the entire course. Do not wear contacts during treatment. | 1 x 5cc bottles | |||
| Oflaxacin Otic Solution Ear Drops | For ear infections. Tilt head and apply drops as directed. Keep ear tilted for a few minutes. Do not touch dropper to ear. Use full course as prescribed. | zip loc bag | 1 x 5cc bottles | ||
| Azithromycin | Zithromax/ Z-pack ™ | For respiratory infections, ear infections, STIs. May cause diarrhea, stomach upset or headache. Keep taking as directed even if you feel better. | Antibotic, oral | bottle | 250 mg x 6 pills |
| Mupirocin Ointment | Bactroben ™ | For minor skin infections. Apply as directed. Clean the area first. Avoid eyes. | tube | 1 x 22g tube | |
| OTC | |||||
| Ibuprofen | Advil/ Motrin ™ | For headache, muscle pain, dental pain, menstrual cramps, joint pain, fever. May cause heartburn, stomach pain, nausea. | 200 mg x 24 pills | ||
| Acetaminophen | Tylelnol ™ | For pain or fever relief. Take as directed on the label. Do not take more than the maximum daily amount. Call a doctor if pain or fever lasts more than a few days. | 500 mg x 24 pills | ||
| Diphenhydramine | Benadryl ™ | For allergic reactions, hives, hay fever, cold symptoms, sleep aid, motion sickness. May cause drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, blurry vision. Warnings: Avoid in older adults due to fall/sedation risk. May cause confusion. | 25 mg x 24 pills | ||
| Famotidine | Pepcid ™ | For reflux symptons, heartburn, ulcer prevention. May cause headache, constipation, diarrhea. | 20 mg x 20 pills | ||
| Hydrocortisone1% Topical | For eczema, insect bites, allergic rashes, contact dermatitis, mild psoriasis. Apply as directed. Avoid face, eyes, broken skin unless told otherwise. May cause skin thinning (with overuse), burning/stinging. Avoid Long-Term Use without guidance. May worsen fungal or untreated infections. | 1 x 1oz tube | |||
| First Aid Package- Band-Aids, Gauze, Alcohol swabs | any of these go in blisters? | bottle | |||
| ALTERNATE FOR AMOXICILLIN FOR PENICLLIN ALLERGY | |||||
| Doxycyline | Used for acne, Lyme disease, infections. Take as directed with full glass of water; stay upright for 30 minutes. Avoid sun. May upset stomach or cause reflux.. | Antibiotic, oral | bottle | 100 mg x 10 pills | |
| Hydrocortisone1% Topical | For eczema, insect bites, allergic rashes, contact dermatitis, mild psoriasis. Apply as directed. Avoid face, eyes, broken skin unless told otherwise. May cause skin thinning (with overuse), burning/stinging. Avoid Long-Term Use without guidance. May worsen fungal or untreated infections. | 1 x 1oz tube | |||
| First Aid Package- Band-Aids, Gauze, Alcohol swabs | any of these go in blisters? | bottle | |||
| Electrolyte packets | replace electrolytes lost through sweat during physical activiity, illness or hot weather. Maintain fluid balance and prevent dehydration | 5 sticks | |||
| ALTERNATE FOR AMOXICILLIN FOR PENICLLIN ALLERGY | |||||
| Doxycyline | Used for acne, Lyme disease, infections. Take as directed with full glass of water; stay upright for 30 minutes. Avoid sun. May upset stomach or cause reflux.. | Antibiotic, oral | bottle | 100 mg x 10 pills | |
| Product Name | Brand Name | Product Description | Dosage | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Kit – two (2) versions: | |||||
| One for penicillin allergy and one for allergy free | |||||
| Amoxicillin/Clavulanate | Augmentin ™ | For bacterial infections (sinus, skin, lungs, UTI). May cause upset stomach, nausea, rash or diarrhea. Finish the full course as directed. Do not take if allergic to penicillin. | Antibiotic, oral | bottle | 875 mg x 14 tablets |
| Tobramycin Eye | For eye infections. Use included dropper as directed. Do not touch the dropper to eye. May sting briefly or cause eye to tear. Use the entire course. Do not wear contacts during treatment. | 1 x 5cc bottles | |||
| Oflaxacin Otic Solution Ear Drops | For ear infections. Tilt head and apply drops as directed. Keep ear tilted for a few minutes. Do not touch dropper to ear. Use full course as prescribed. | zip loc bag | 1 x 5cc bottles | ||
| Azithromycin | Zithromax/ Z-pack ™ | For respiratory infections, ear infections, STIs. May cause diarrhea, stomach upset or headache. Keep taking as directed even if you feel better. | Antibotic, oral | bottle | 250 mg x 6 pills |
| Methyl Prednisone | Medrol Doespak ™ | For inflammation, allergic reactions or asthma. Take tablets as directed with food in the morning. May affect mood/sleep and increased appetite. Do not stop early. | zip loc bag | 4 mg x 21 tablets | |
| Ondansetron | Zofran ™ | For nausea/vomiting caused by food poisoning, motion sickness, stomach viruses and vertigo. Take as directed. May cause constipation, headache or dizziness. | Antimetic | bottle | 4 mg x 30 tablets |
| Mupirocin Ointment | Bactroben ™ | For minor skin infections. Apply as directed. Clean the area first. Avoid eyes. | tube | 1 x 22g tube | |
| Loperamide | Imodium ™ | For diarrhea. Take as directed. Not to be used for bloody diarrhea or fever.. | bottle | 2mg x 12 tablets | |
| Doxy Pep | For STI prevention after unprotected sex. Take as directed with a full glass of water; stay upright for 30 minutes. May cause upset stomach or sun sensitivity. Avoid calcium dairy products within 1 to 2 hours of dose. | 100 mg x 3 pills | |||
| OTC | |||||
| Ibuprofen | Advil/ Motrin ™ | For headache, muscle pain, dental pain, menstrual cramps, joint pain, fever. May cause heartburn, stomach pain, nausea. | 200 mg x 24 pills | ||
| Acetaminophen | Tylelnol ™ | For pain or fever relief. Take as directed on the label. Do not take more than the maximum daily amount. Call a doctor if pain or fever lasts more than a few days. | 500 mg x 24 pills | ||
| Diphenhydramine | Benadryl ™ | For allergic reactions, hives, hay fever, cold symptoms, sleep aid, motion sickness. May cause drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, blurry vision. Warnings: Avoid in older adults due to fall/sedation risk. May cause confusion. | 25 mg x 24 pills | ||
| Famotidine | Pepcid ™ | For reflux symptons, heartburn, ulcer prevention. May cause headache, constipation, diarrhea. | 20 mg x 20 pills | ||
| Hydrocortisone1% Topical | For eczema, insect bites, allergic rashes, contact dermatitis, mild psoriasis. Apply as directed. Avoid face, eyes, broken skin unless told otherwise. May cause skin thinning (with overuse), burning/stinging. Avoid Long-Term Use without guidance. May worsen fungal or untreated infections. | 1 x 1oz tube | |||
| First Aid Package- Band-Aids, Gauze, Alcohol swabs | any of these go in blisters? | bottle | |||
| Electrolyte packets | replace electrolytes lost through sweat during physical activiity, illness or hot weather. Maintain fluid balance and prevent dehydration | 5 sticks | |||
| ALTERNATE FOR AMOXICILLIN FOR PENICLLIN ALLERGY | |||||
| Doxycyline | Used for acne, Lyme disease, infections. Take as directed with full glass of water; stay upright for 30 minutes. Avoid sun. May upset stomach or cause reflux.. | Antibiotic, oral | bottle | 100 mg x 10 pills | |
| Product Name | Brand Name | Product Description | Dosage | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Kit – two (2) versions: | |||||
| One for penicillin allergy and one for allergy free | |||||
| Amoxicillin/Clavulanate | Augmentin ™ | For bacterial infections (sinus, skin, lungs, UTI). May cause upset stomach, nausea, rash or diarrhea. Finish the full course as directed. Do not take if allergic to penicillin. | Antibiotic, oral | bottle | 875 mg x 14 tablets |
| Tobramycin Eye | For eye infections. Use included dropper as directed. Do not touch the dropper to eye. May sting briefly or cause eye to tear. Use the entire course. Do not wear contacts during treatment. | 1 x 5cc bottles | |||
| Oflaxacin Otic Solution Ear Drops | For ear infections. Tilt head and apply drops as directed. Keep ear tilted for a few minutes. Do not touch dropper to ear. Use full course as prescribed. | zip loc bag | 1 x 5cc bottles | ||
| Azithromycin | Zithromax/ Z-pack ™ | For respiratory infections, ear infections, STIs. May cause diarrhea, stomach upset or headache. Keep taking as directed even if you feel better. | Antibotic, oral | bottle | 250 mg x 6 pills |
| Methyl Prednisone | Medrol Doespak ™ | For inflammation, allergic reactions or asthma. Take tablets as directed with food in the morning. May affect mood/sleep and increased appetite. Do not stop early. | zip loc bag | 4 mg x 21 tablets | |
| Ondansetron | Zofran ™ | For nausea/vomiting caused by food poisoning, motion sickness, stomach viruses and vertigo. Take as directed. May cause constipation, headache or dizziness. | Antimetic | bottle | 4 mg x 30 tablets |
| Mupirocin Ointment | Bactroben ™ | For minor skin infections. Apply as directed. Clean the area first. Avoid eyes. | tube | 1 x 22g tube | |
| Loperamide | Imodium ™ | For diarrhea. Take as directed. Not to be used for bloody diarrhea or fever.. | bottle | 2mg x 12 tablets | |
| OTC | |||||
| Ibuprofen | Advil/ Motrin ™ | For headache, muscle pain, dental pain, menstrual cramps, joint pain, fever. May cause heartburn, stomach pain, nausea. | 200 mg x 24 pills | ||
| Acetaminophen | Tylelnol ™ | For pain or fever relief. Take as directed on the label. Do not take more than the maximum daily amount. Call a doctor if pain or fever lasts more than a few days. | 500 mg x 24 pills | ||
| Diphenhydramine | Benadryl ™ | For allergic reactions, hives, hay fever, cold symptoms, sleep aid, motion sickness. May cause drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, blurry vision. Warnings: Avoid in older adults due to fall/sedation risk. May cause confusion. | 25 mg x 24 pills | ||
| Famotidine | Pepcid ™ | For reflux symptons, heartburn, ulcer prevention. May cause headache, constipation, diarrhea. | 20 mg x 20 pills | ||
| Hydrocortisone1% Topical | For eczema, insect bites, allergic rashes, contact dermatitis, mild psoriasis. Apply as directed. Avoid face, eyes, broken skin unless told otherwise. May cause skin thinning (with overuse), burning/stinging. Avoid Long-Term Use without guidance. May worsen fungal or untreated infections. | 1 x 1oz tube | |||
| First Aid Package- Band-Aids, Gauze, Alcohol swabs | any of these go in blisters? | bottle | |||
| ALTERNATE FOR AMOXICILLIN FOR PENICLLIN ALLERGY | |||||
| Doxycyline | Used for acne, Lyme disease, infections. Take as directed with full glass of water; stay upright for 30 minutes. Avoid sun. May upset stomach or cause reflux.. | Antibiotic, oral | bottle | 100 mg x 10 pills |