What Should Your Home Medicine Cabinet Contain?
What Your Home Medicine Cabinet Should Include:
- Hydrogen peroxide (oxygenated water)
- Cotton balls
- Thermometer
- Saline solution ampoules
- Scissors
- Syringes (without needles for measuring medication)
- Antipyretic (fever-reducing) syrups or suppositories
- Sterile gauze, adhesive bandages/plasters
- Elastic bandages
- Adhesive skin closure strips (steri-strips)
- Antihistamine cream or gel, helpful for insect bites
- Antihistamine syrup, useful for allergic reactions
- Cortisone cream, helpful for skin rashes or more severe allergic reactions after insect bites
- Antibiotic ointment combined with a mild steroid for anti-inflammatory action
- Cortisone drops (to be used only under medical guidance)
- Electrolyte solution (for cases of gastroenteritis or vomiting)
- Eye drops (for cases of conjunctivitis)
Important Notes:
- Always consult your paediatrician before giving any medication or applying treatments.
- Store all medications in a locked, high cabinet, out of your child’s reach.
- Do not store medications in your handbag, as children may open it and mistakenly ingest them. Many pills look like candy.
Dr. Katerina Katsibardi, MD, PhD
Paediatrician
Doctor of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
www.katsibardi.gr
Note: Regular paediatric check-ups are recommended. This article provides general information and in any case, you should consult your paediatrician.
