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Check Your Medicine Cabinet for Winter
Pharmacist lists 7 essentials to prepare for autumn health issues.
In brief
Pharmacist lists 7 essentials to prepare for autumn health issues. Pharmacist advises checking paracetamol, ibuprofen, throat lozenges, antihistamines, acid reflux relief, loperamide, and antiseptic cream before winter. Originally reported by MadeForMums.
Check Medicine Cabinet
Autumn brings cold and cough season. Check your family medicine cabinet now.
Painkillers to Check
Paracetamol and ibuprofen help with headaches and fever. Check cold remedies for overlap.
Throat Lozenges
Medicated lozenges ease sore throats. Some have local anaesthetics or flurbiprofen.
Antihistamines
Antihistamines block allergy symptoms. Non-drowsy options like cetirizine work during the day.
Acid Reflux Relief
Antacids neutralise stomach acid. Check interactions with other medicines before use.
Loperamide
Loperamide treats short-term diarrhoea. Don't use for longer than 48 hours without medical advice.
Oral Rehydration Salts
Oral rehydration salts replace fluids lost from vomiting or diarrhoea. Follow packet instructions.
Antiseptic Cream
Antiseptic cream cleans minor cuts. Apply after rinsing with water and cover with a sterile plaster.
The one thing
Pharmacist advises checking paracetamol, ibuprofen, throat lozenges, antihistamines, acid reflux relief, loperamide, and antiseptic cream before winter.
