You never know when minor illnesses are
going to strike, so it is is worthwhile
keeping a well stocked medicine cabinet
at home. Below is a list of suggested medicines
and dressings that are useful for common
illnesses and accidents at home. Always
ensure that all medications are kept well
out of the reach of young children.
| For
dry or painful coughs |
| For
sores, grazes and septic spots |
| Dilute
in water & use to clean cuts and
grazes |
| For
use on dermatitis, and on insect bites
& stings and sunburn to soothe |
| For
cleaning minor cuts & grazes |
| For
removing splinters |
| For
cuts |
| For
checking fevers |
| For
relief of heartburn and indigestion
pains |
| For
sprained joints & for holding
dressings in correct place |
| For
general pain relief |
| For
relief of pain and/or fever in young
children |
| For
steam inhalation, stuffy noses or
dry coughs. Rub into chest and on
nose |
| For
relief of inflammation from itches/rashes
and allergic reactions caused by body's
over production of histamine. Useful
in allergy reactions such as watery
eyes, sneezing, swelling and for insect
bites. Recommend to use newer brands
which are less sedative |
| For
replacing fluids and salts lost due
to vomiting or diarrhoea |
