16 THINGS YOU SOULD HAVE IN YOUR MEDICINE CABINET
1) A thermometer for taking temperature. If you have children younger than 5, a rectal or ear (tympanic) model is also good to have on hand.
2) Self adhesive bandages to treat minor wounds. Also a larger bandage to wrap pulled muscles or twisted ankles which do not require emergency attention.
3) An eye cup, used with water to float off foreign particles in the eye, is also useful, as are cotton swabs.
4) Acetaminophen tablets to reduce fever and pain. Keep acetaminophen syrup on hand for children. (Children younger than 15 should not take aspirin because of its link to Reye’s syndrome.)
5) Oil of cloves for temporary relief of toothaches.
6) Liniment containing methyl salicylate for relief of muscle aches and pains.
7) An antiseptic liquid, such as hydrogen peroxide, for cleaning out cuts and scrapes.
An antibiotic ointment or cream for preventing infection in minor cuts and scrapes.
9) Calamine lotion for treating itchy skin conditions, including insect and plant
stings.
10) Petroleum jelly to provide relief from some types of skin dryness.
11) Ipecac to induce vomiting of swallowed, non-corrosive, poisonous material in an emergency. Although you should have ipecac on hand, don’t use it until you have been directed to do so by a local poison control center.
12) Antacid to relieve heartburn and indigestion.
13) Antidiarrhea medication, such as Pepto Bismol.
14) Antihistamine to reduce allergic reactions.
15) Throat lozenges for easing the pain of a sore throat.
16) Key medical phone numbers.
*311\27\8*
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