So we’ve got the basics (Tylenol, ibuprophen, etc), but it seems like the whole family is sick this week.

What medicine/remedies are useful to keep on hand just in case (as the pharmacy is quite far)? 💊 🍵

  • I_am_10_squirrels@beehaw.org
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    13 days ago

    For first aid, I keep a stock of bandage supplies like gauze and tape, adhesive bandages (band aids), and bacitracin. For falling off bikes, falling out of trees, woodworking, mechanic repairs, lots of cuts and scrapes can be fixed at home.

    For medicine, in addition to the basics you listed and prescriptions, we keep a “cold kit” with things like guaifenesin (Mucinex) for chest congestion and pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) for nasal congestion. Some antacids like Tums are also handy.

    • GooseGang [she/her]@beehaw.orgOPEnglish
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      13 days ago

      I definitely have Tums on hand. Thanks for the ideas about different kinds of kits, makes sense to have one for colds and one for injuries!