What is a convenient family medicine cabinet with a list of storage and scientific storage arrangements?
According to experts, family medicine cabinets should be built on the list of essential drugs issued by the Ministry of Health based on the World Health Organization's List of essential medicines (WHO).
List of drugs that should have:
1. Antipyretic and antipyretic drugs (Aspirin, paracetamol, aromatherapy tablets)
You should store different medicines so that you can use them for each age group. As with pregnant women, a frankincense tablet will be helpful for reducing fever because there are no side effects. It should be noted, the use of antipyretics in children must always be calculated by weight, not "estimated" by the adult dose.
2. Cough medicines
Cough, if not treated promptly, can cause unpleasant complications. Therefore, several packs of cough medicine in the cupboard are very necessary. The best option is to take a cough medicine that doesn't contain codeine, to avoid causing drowsiness.
Should reserve by age: children, adults and pregnant women. All types of cough syrup, lozenges, etc. are traditional medicines easy to use for many subjects.
3. Topical, antiseptic, anti-bacterial medicine
Disinfectant Povidine, Betadine, hydrogen peroxide, 70 degrees alcohol, burn ointment, dilute saline solution, ... are necessary to disinfect wounds. In addition, some anti-bacterial medications should also be stored, but these drugs must not be used arbitrarily but must be prescribed by a doctor.
4. Thermocouple
Measuring body temperature is a basic diagnostic for some common to serious illnesses. Call your doctor when your body temperature is higher than 390C for advice on appropriate dosing.
5. Gastrointestinal drugs
In the context of eating, living, and being susceptible to infections like today, this is the necessary preparation. Common drugs such as Berberin (anti-diarrhea, dysentery), digestive enzyme supplements, rehydration drugs, electrolytes Oresol, ... should not be lacking.
6. Pain relief bandages, Urgo
Pain relievers are applied to pain areas when you are exercising or playing sports. It has the effect of dissolving swelling, reducing pain.
And when you cut your hand, or scratched, apply urgo right away to give first aid, against dirt causing infection. In addition, there should be bandages and gauze pads.
7. Other medicines
Wind oil / rubbing (prevent bruising, cold belly), physiological saline / liquid (to drop nose, eye drops after swimming or smoky roads ...).
In addition, someone in the family has a number of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stomach pain, ... always need to reserve medication to use right away when the disease.
Family medicine cabinet
Note when using
➜Location: Hanging on a wall, in a visible position. Put in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight, out of reach of children.
➜Classification of drug groups to separate each compartment as follows:
• Prescription drugs, medications for chronic diseases.
• Medicines specifically for children, for pregnant women.
• Medicines used to treat some common minor illnesses: analgesics, antipyretics, cough medicines, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, bloating, allergies, etc.
+ For external use (such as antiseptic topical medicine, hydrogen peroxide, 70 degrees alcohol), bandages, medical supplies (scissors, thermometer), eye drops, nasal drops, ...
➜If the medicine has packaging, keep the medication and the instructions for use in the packaging. All loose tablets must be kept in clean bottles and jars with lids; paste.
