Medicine Cabinet Must Haves

Sep 16, 2014

We’re all human. We catch a cold, we get scrapes and minor burns, and upset stomachs. While you can’t always prevent common health ailments you can make sure you have a well-stocked medicine cabinet to keep the things on hand that will help make life more comfortable and avoid a trip to the doctor. To help you decide what’s really necessary, we’ve compiled a list of medicine cabinet must haves.

Worth Noting: Although most medicine cabinets are found in bathrooms where humidity and heat abound, it isn’t the ideal place to store prescription or over-the-counter medicines (vitamins, antihistamines, pain relievers like Tylenol and aspirin, Pepto-Bismol, etc). Instead, store those items in a cool, dark and dry place in another room, and out of reach of children.

Take stock: Pharmacists and doctors advise that you clean out your medicine cabinets once a year and replace any outdated medicines or other supplies that may be damaged or old. To avoid contaminating the environment, follow label instructions when disposing expired drugs. When in doubt, talk to your pharmacist. You can always bring outdated drugs to Lindo’s Pharmacy for safe disposal.

Always check with your doctor or pharmacist first before using any over-the-counter treatment or medicine.

Plain Hand Soap
Old fashioned soap and water is still the best way to clean cuts and scrapes.

Isopropyl alcohol
Also known as rubbing alcohol, isopropyl alcohol kills bacteria on contact. Use for cleaning personal items like tweezers and nail clippers. (more…)