There’s no doubt about it. Having a medicine cabinet stocked up in your house can certainly be a lifesaver. Not every small injury or cold is worthy of a doctor’s visit. But how do you know what to keep with you so that you are prepared for almost any situation?
Well, in this article, we are going to take a look at just a few of the top essentials to keep in your medicine cabinet. Trust us when we say they certainly will come in handy.
Let’s get started!
Thermometer
Monitoring body temperature is essential, especially in younger children. It helps us keep track of illnesses and can determine when your body is trying to fight off an infection. To do this, you’ll need a thermometer, and there are a few types you can choose from:
– Digital: Fastest and most accurate. Usually placed under the tongue or armpit.
– Electronic Ear: Less accurate but easier to use on young children.
– Plastic Strip: Don’t give an exact temperature but will indicate when a fever is present.
– Forehead: Not as reliable but also easier to use on small children.
Band-Aids
A papercut, stubbed toe, or blister – Band-aids are something that most of us use on a regular basis. By stocking them up in your home, you don’t have to worry about walking around with an exposed wound and can heal the area faster. Alongside regular plasters, it can also be wise to keep a few gauzes and bandages as well. Just in case you need to stop heavier bleeding.
- Swallowing Gels
Dysphagia is a condition that affects millions of individuals all over the world. This is a medical condition where individuals are unable to swallow medications with water. Instead, they often have to take recourse to food, juices and other supplements. This is wrong as it can end up reacting with the chemical properties of the medicine you are taking. A medication swallowing gel is a simple, harmful and affordable solution to help individuals overcome the problem of Dysphagia.
Anti-Diarrhoea Medicine
We probably all know how painful it is to come down with the stomach flu, and sometimes you may not even want to leave your bathroom. Luckily there are diarrhoea relief tablets that will work quickly and efficiently so that your body has more time to absorb water and recover. It can also be handy keeping some of these in your travel kit, just in case you need relief on a long journey.
Anti-Bacterial Cream
Small minor cuts and scrapes can quickly become infected if they aren’t taken care of properly. This means what could have healed on its own is going to need a trip to the hospital and a round of medication. By keeping some anti-bacterial cream handy, you can ensure everything is disinfected before applying your bandages.
Pain Relief
Over-the-counter pain relief is one thing that most people have in their medicine cabinets. However, what many don’t realize is that there are different kinds of it. Yes, pills like aspirin, paracetamol, and ibuprofen work well, but certain creams may also be beneficial for sore muscles. Alongside this, having a few heat/ice packs can also be a wise decision.
Calamine Lotion
Lastly, one of the best things to keep at home is calamine lotion. This product with help with pain, discomfort, and itching of the skin by drying out the rash more quickly. From sunburn, bug bites/stings, acne, and chickenpox, it really will come in handy. Just make sure to do a spot test first before covering your entire body.