Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Medications YOU should have at Home

Are you ready? When is the last time you went through you medicine cabinet to be sure you are properly prepared? I am a registered pharmacist and have, over years of experience, a pretty good idea of the medicines you should have in your home. No list is perfect. But the following discussion will provide you a well-rounded shopping list for the medicine cabinet for most families.

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YOUR SHOPPING LIST

MEDICINE:
  1. Ibuprofen gel caps (e.g. Advil, Motrin)
  2. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol) tablets, a liquid for children
  3. Excedrin tablets
  4. Triple Antibiotic Ointment (e.g. Neosporin)
  5. Hydrogen Peroxide
  6. Extra Strength Tums, Rolaids, or Maalox tablets
  7. Diphenhydramine (e.g. Benadryl) capsules
  8. Pseudoephedrine tablets (e.g. Sudafed)
  9. Dextromethorphan syrup for cough (e.g. Robitussin DM)
  10. Cough Drops (take your pick, I like "Halls" brand)
SUPPLIES:
  1. Bandaids (a good assortment)
  2. Ace Bandage (standard 2 inch width is good)
  3. Tweezers
  4. Heating Pad
  5. Ice Bag or reusuable freezer ice pack
  6. Tissues - like Puff's Plus with Lotion
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5 comments:

  1. Texas Pharmacy ChicaJuly 31, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    Also, check the www.dea.gov for Drug Take Back days in your area. The next one is October 26th - conveniently after National Pharmacy Week which would be an excellent time to remind people to clean out their medicine cabinet of old, expired meds. That clindamycin from 2005 that gave you diarrhea? NO GOOD!

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  2. CAugust 1, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    Actually, check with your local police department. The last two towns we have lived in have a place to take those medications like Texas Pharmacy Chica was talking about, and you can drop them off at any time. It's secure. They just ask that you remove the labels or any identifying information.

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  3. CAugust 1, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    Actually, check with your local police department. The last two towns we have lived in have a place to take those medications like Texas Pharmacy Chica was talking about, and you can drop them off at any time. It's secure. They just ask that you remove the labels or any identifying information.

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  4. paintheblog.comApril 2, 2014 at 4:35 PM

    Pseudoephedrine tablets (e.g. Sudafed)

    Are you serious with this comment? And no one has even questioned you because they assume you know all, but it turns out you like all pharmacits make mistakes and this is a GIANT one... When you published this even tell us what type of Sudafed contained Pseudoephedrine. Go ahead and feel free to do all the reserach you would like...

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  5. AnonymousApril 29, 2014 at 5:05 PM

    paintheblog...huh? Are you saying Sudafed doesn't have pseudoephedrine? Sudafed's website is wrong? http://www.sudafed.com/products/adult/sinus-congestion/sudafed-congestion#Ingredients

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