Household Products You Need In Your Medicine Cabinet

Whenever you are stocking up your medicine cabinet, it is important to know what household products you really need to have.  Getting rid of expired medications and replacing them is essential, but what emergency medications should you always have on hand?  Here are some of the most important choices.

One thing that should certainly be on your list of essentials is a good supply of band aids.  Cuts and scrapes happen with no warning, and always having band-aids available can help stop the bleeding and reduce the risk of infection.

Aspirin is important to have available at all times, not only because it is an excellent pain killer, but because it also can help stop a heart attack if used early.  Of course, aspirin can be dangerous to children, so acetaminophen is another essential for households with kids. 

 

Be sure to purchase a lock for your medicine cabinet even if you think all your medicines are safe – any medication consumed in an excessive amount can cause illness, organ damage or even death if your child eats or drinks more than the recommended dosage.

Cough syrup is also on the list of household medications that should be in every medicine cabinet.  Colds and flus can be difficult enough, and a child or adult who stays awake all night with a cough is certainly not going to be a happy child.

Syrup of Ipecac is also on the list, especially if there are children in your home.  Accidental poisoning can happen at any time, and many products require this syrup to be administered immediately before taking your child to the emergency room.

 

Ultimately, having a well-stocked medicine cabinet will make your home a safer, healthier place to be.  

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