Medicines everyone should have in their household

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Essential Medicines for Every Household

-Pain and Fever Relief

Paracetamol (acetaminophen): For headaches, fevers, and minor pains

Ibuprofen: For pain, fever, and inflammation (if not contraindicated)

-Allergy Relief

Oral antihistamines (e.g., cetirizine, loratadine, diphenhydramine): For allergies and itching

-Digestive Health

Antacids (e.g., calcium carbonate, Eno): For heartburn and indigestion

-Anti-diarrheal medicine (e.g., loperamide): For diarrhea

Oral rehydration salts (ORS): For dehydration due to vomiting or diarrhea

Medicine for nausea/vomiting (e.g., domperidone): Especially important for children or elderly

-Cold, Flu & Respiratory Relief

Cough syrup or lozenges

Decongestant (e.g., pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine): For nasal congestion during a cold

-Skin & Wound Care

Topical antibiotic ointment (e.g., Neosporin, mupirocin): For minor cuts and scrapes

Antiseptic solution/cream (e.g., Dettol, povidone-iodine): For cleaning wounds

Hydrocortisone cream: For rashes, insect bites, and mild allergic reactions

Aloe vera or calamine lotion: For burns and skin irritation

And if someone have specific type of allery they should have that also

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Well explained.

This post will helpful for all.

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Health emergencies rarely knock before they enter. A well-prepared medicine kit isn’t just about convenience it’s about care, readiness, and peace of mind. Stocking essential medicines can help you respond quickly to common health issues, reduce panic during illness, and even save lives.

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Yes, we should have basic medicines in our household.

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Nicely compiled list. Having a basic set of medicines at home is very important. I will also add antifungal cream/powder (e.g., clotrimazole and miconazole) to this important list that can help in treating athlete’s foot, ringworm/yeast infections that all of us get most of the time. Also we can keep an antiseptic mouthwash (e.g., chlorhexidine or hydrogen peroxide based) that can be utilized for oral hygiene and related issues.

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This post is actually very helpful. Thanks for Sharing this Valuable information

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This should be available in every first aid kit

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Helpful for everyone.

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Such a great reminder! Every household should have these basic medicines for quick relief in common situations.
And yes, people with specific allergies or conditions should always keep their personal emergency meds close like inhalers, EpiPens, or prescribed antiallergics.
It’s better to be prepared than to panic later. Health emergencies don’t come with a warning .

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Informative.
Thanks for sharing.

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Thank you for this reminder that our kitchen itself is like a hospital.

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That’s such a good gesture of sharing the worthy information rather than a useless talk shit.

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A great essential list with proper reasoning for each one of them.

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Very informative and helpful.

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Porbiotic like sporlac-for diarrhea and citralka for burning micturition can also be added to the list

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:pill: Great compilation

I completely agree that every household should keep a small first-aid & essential medicine kit, but with a few important cautions:

:white_check_mark: Why these medicines matter:

Paracetamol & Ibuprofen are lifesavers for sudden fever or pain.

ORS & anti-diarrheal agents prevent dehydration, especially in kids/elderly.

Antiseptics and topical creams are must-haves for daily injuries.

:warning: But a gentle reminder:

Self-medication can be risky. Ibuprofen is not safe for people with gastric ulcers, kidney issues, or certain heart conditions.

Cough syrups and decongestants are often misused, especially in children.

Antibiotic ointments and steroids (like hydrocortisone) should not be overused without guidance.

:glowing_star: Along with medicines, keep a digital thermometer, basic bandages, and a doctor’s emergency contact in the kit.

:light_bulb: Question for Everyone:

Do you think schools/colleges should introduce a short “First Aid & Medicine Awareness” module for students, so that people learn what to use — and when NOT to use?