Day 12 - Medicine Cabinet
If you take a before and after picture today cover up labels and personal information!
Gather all of your medicine & first aid supplies in one spot.
Keep these items out of reach of children.
Check all expiration dates.
Relocate & Dispose
If you find things that belong somewhere else in your home, put them where they belong.
Properly dispose of expired medicines or items that are no longer the right consistency!
Contact your pharmacy for information on how to properly dispose of prescription medication.
Make a list of items you need to replace!
Group like items.
Combine boxes of bandaids or other first aid duplicates.
Clean it up.
Wipe bottles and ointments that may be messy.
Clean the cabinet or storage container before you put everything back.
Put it all back neatly!
Make sure you read labels and store items in appropriate temperatures.
Keep what you use most often towards the front.
My first ever blog guest is my brother, Daniel! He is a pharmacist in Little Rock.
So if you’re looking to make the switch to an independent pharmacy in Little Rock, message me and I’ll give you his contact info! ❤️
Daniel says...
When choosing a spot for your medicine cabinet make sure you choose a place where medicines will be protected from moisture, excessive light exposure, and temperature changes. A kitchen cabinet that is not directly above the stove top or a bathroom cabinet that isn’t subject to shower steam are both great locations.
There are plenty of ideas out there of what a well stocked first-aid kit or medicine cabinet should include but there are two simple things that can save a life if you keep them on hand.
Benadryl for allergic reactions
The liquid works fastest, but any pill form can be chewed or crushed for faster effect.
Aspirin for heart attacks
If a family member or guest in your home starts exhibiting symptoms of a heart attack, call 9-1-1 first then give them 1 regular strength aspirin (or 4 baby aspirin) to chew. It can save their life.