| DRSAP website - Medicine Cabinet | |
updated 14th August 2007 |
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| We suggest you keep the following: - Paracetamol and Aspirin  (WARNING : children under 16 and people with asthma should not take aspirin) - Mild laxatives - Anti-diarrhoeal medicines - Rehydration mixture - Indigestion remedy (for example, antacids) - Travel sickness tablets - Sunscreen – SPF15 or higher - Sunburn treatment (for example, calamine) - Tweezers and sharp scissors - A thermometer - A selection of plasters, non-absorbent cotton wool, elastic bandages and dressings. Remember - Keep the medicine chest in a secure, locked place out of reach of small children. - Always read the instructions and use the suggested dose - Watch expiry dates – don’t keep or use medicines past their sell-by date - Take all unwanted and out-of-date medicines back to the pharmacy |
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