What Should I Keep In My Medicine Cabinet and First Aid Kit?

Among the first-aid materials to have on hand in case of an emergency, we distinguish the following:

– medicine cabinet;

– first aid kit.

Medicine cabinet: a secure place

The medicine cabinet can be installed anywhere but is often located in the bathroom.

– Always choose a high-up cabinet, out of reach of children: the cabinet should be locked.

– Medication poisoning is a common occurrence, as medicines can easily be mistaken for candy by children.

Note: medicines should be kept away from light and in a dry place.

What to put in your medicine cabinet?

Your medicine cabinet can store:

– Medication treatments that have been started;

– the first aid kit;

– medications to use for minor ailments:

◦ to fight fever or relieve pain: paracetamol (for children, favour liquid forms with a dose administered according to weight),

◦ for abdominal pain (antispasmodic): Spasfon®,

◦ to calm nausea and vomiting (antiemetics): Motilium®, Vogalene®,

◦ against cough (wet or dry cough): syrups,

◦ to relieve minor sore throat without fever: syrups or lozenges,

◦ in case of diarrhea: Smecta® sachets (beware, however, the management of acute diarrhea is based “above all on hygienic-dietary measures and that if symptoms persist in infants and children under 2 years, the reference treatment is the administration of oral rehydration solution (ORS); the use of anti-diarrheal drugs such as Smecta® or Bedelix® in young children is not recommended due to the possible presence of lead.

Medicine cabinet: seek advice from specialists

Choose homeopathy over medication. Don’t hesitate to ask your pharmacist for advice on how to take homeopathic medicines.

Never give antibiotics or medical treatment to someone without a prescription, and do not take medication prescribed for another person.

If your symptoms persist, do not hesitate to consult a doctor in case of high fever or acute pain.

A medical opinion is essential before following long-term treatment.

Among the first aid equipment to have on hand in case of emergency, we distinguish:

– the first aid kit,

– the medicine cabinet.

First aid kit: a frequent use

Accidents in everyday life are frequent and cause:

– minor wounds, bruises, bumps of all kinds,

– sprains, discomfort, bruises, burns or frostbite, etc.

In these cases, having a well-equipped first aid kit is always helpful.

Ointments, antiseptics, compresses: remember to choose your equipment carefully, considering all the possibilities.

What to put in your first aid kit?

It is essential to have a first-aid kit at home, filled with first-aid materials that you can easily take with you when you go out, on vacation or a trip.

Here is a selection of products that can be useful:

– sterile and non-sterile compresses (disinfection, wound cleaning)

– antiseptic products, eosin,

– saline solution (single doses),

– scissors, tweezers (to remove splinters)

– ointments (Arnica-based for bruises, Hemoclar for burns, antiseptics such as Betadine)

– analgesics, antipyretics (medicinal treatments allowing respectively to relieve the pain and lower the body temperature),

– bandages,

– disinfectant gel (for the hands),

– plasters,

– insect repellent spray,

– Velpeau bandages (to make bandages in case of sprains or strains).