Try right now to name 5-10 medicines that are stored in your home first aid kit. Happened? We can congratulate you – you keep everything under control. But for most people, it is more like a warehouse of unnecessary pills, in which, if necessary, you can never find the right ones. To avoid this, follow three simple rules.
1) Regularly check the expiration dates of medicines. This is the simplest and most important rule, because expired medicines, at best, will not be beneficial, and at worst, they will harm your health.
2) Trust proven drugs, but don’t be afraid to try new ones. Modern technologies allow to achieve greater efficiency with a lower dosage and duration of medication.
3) Collect funds for all occasions in your home first-aid kit, then it will serve you and your loved ones at the right time.
According to statisticsAt home, people most often experience injuries: when cooking, housekeeping, playing with children, it is unlikely that they will be able to avoid scratches, abrasions, burns, and calluses. Stock up on products that soothe and regenerate the skin in case of thermal injuries. Waterproof plasters, bandages, antiseptic, antibiotic ointment for difficult cases will come in handy. Iodine and brilliant green in the form of felt-tip pens will help treat the wound and amuse the baby, because they can draw funny drawings. Hydrogen peroxide can also be useful: it can be used to treat even a fairly deep wound.
Second place in this ranking are problems with the stomach and digestion. The child grabbed an unwashed fruit and vegetable. The man forgot to wash his hands after returning from work. The dishes on the festive table turned out to be too greasy and heavy, or there was simply too much food. Therefore, it is worth putting in the first-aid kit funds that will alleviate the symptoms, while not requiring a doctor’s prescription.
Third place occupied by pains: a headache, which often occurs in workaholics or those who sleep too much on weekends, muscle pain, familiar to those who are actively involved in sports, dental pain – this misfortune always occurs unexpectedly. Therefore, classic painkillers should always be in the home first aid kit.
4) If you or your loved ones have medicines that need to be taken on an ongoing basis, always have a spare package in your medicine cabinet. This is especially important for those who suffer from hypertension, diabetes and other chronic diseases. Also, always have emergency supplies at hand in case of exacerbations.
Particular attention should be paid to the storage conditions of medicines. Most of them need to be kept in a cool place out of direct sunlight. It should be inaccessible to children, even if you do not have your own – at any time they can come along with the guests.
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