What's inside your medicine cabinet? ~ Health Assistant

Make sure you're prepared during for action emergencies. equip yourself with the right medicine and gadgets that spell safety. Follow these simple steps. Spring clean your cabinet. Throw out all expired medicines. Stack the essential listed below. Check every 6 to 12 months for expired and discolored medications. Stock up on medicines that are commonly used. Here are the list of things you should have on your medicine cabinet.

Medicine:

adult preparation of aspirin, ibuprofen, for pain, fever, and swelling.
paracetamols syrup or drops for pain and fever in children 12 years and below.
syrup of ipecac for poison emergencies.
antihistamines for allergies.
antacids for hyper acidity.
lozenges for sore throats.
anti-diarrhea and electrolyte solutions.
laxatives (especially for the elderly).
anti-fungal preparations.
special medications: epinephrine injector for extremely allergic individual, glucose tablets for diabetics, and osteoarthritis creams for the elderly.

Lotions and creams:

calamine lotion to releive itching due to insect bites.
antibiotic cream, lotion, spray, or ointment, for minor cuts and scrapes.
antibiotic soap, for cleaning minor wounds.
hydro cortisone cream for minor itches and rashes.
petroleum jelly, alternative treatment for minor cuts.
sunscreen.
antiseptics like hydrogen peroxide and isopropyl alcohol.
diaper cream for babies.

Bandage and other equipment:

cotton balls or squares, swabs
safety pins
scissors
tongue depressors
band aids
sterile gauze
adhesive tape
bandages
chemical ice pack
wound closure tapes
tweezers
rubber bulb syringe (to clear baby's congested nasal passages)
flashlight
thermometer (oral, rectal or ear thermometers)

Others:

lip balm,
snakebite kit
back-up supply of a prescription drug (for chronic conditions)
copy of eyeglass prescription
a first aid handbook
emergency phone numbers, Hospitals and others

Its pretty OK if you have whats on this list but its also OK if you just get the things that you really needs and it depends on your family's health needs. Organize your medicine cabinet and place it in a cool and dry place. Most people put their medicine cabinets in the bathroom where it is warm and humid. Humidity hastens drug deterioration and may render medicines impotent.