You may know the items needed for a first aid kit, but what about the items that make for a well-stocked medicine cabinet at home? The Division of Pharmacy Practice and Science at The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy has some suggestions beyond the typical pain relievers, Band-Aids and Neosporin.
Read below for some items that can round out your medicine cabinet to help you stay healthy and keep you safe.
For taking medications
- Pill box
- Pill splitter
- Scale
- Medication measurement and dispensing tools for liquid dosing and children
- Sharps container
For safety and emergencies
- Aspirin
- Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
- Poison control number stickers
- Naloxone
- Fentanyl test strips
- Deterra drug deactivation bags
- Lock box or tamper resistant bag for edible cannabis
- Alcohol drink cover
Extra wellness items to keep on hand
- Blood pressure machine
- Healthy cookbook
- Resistance bands for exercise
- Comfortable and supportive walking shoes
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