Essential medicines to keep at home!

(Essential medicines to keep at home!)

Fever/Body pain/Muscular pain/Burn Skin/Itching/Cut Marks

Analgesics and Anti-pyretics (Paracetamol)-for Fever/Bodypain

• Paracetamol eases flu-pain. It also reduces high temperature (fever). 
• It comes in tablet form for adults and older children and as a liquid for young children and babies. 
• Paracetamol is safe at normal doses but is harmful for (overdose). 
• Therefore, it is extremely important to check the right dose for the person taking paracetamol. Be careful not to exceed the maximum amount recommended on the packet.
• Example (Calpol and Crocin)

Anti-inflammatory painkillers (Ibuprofen, Dicolfenac)-for Muscular Ache/Fever

• These are painkillers which also reduce inflammation. 
• This is helpful for muscular aches and sprains and can be used to relieve period pain. 
• Like paracetamol, ibuprofen also reduces a fever. 
• The dose advised varies with age.
•  and some other anti-inflammatory painkillers are also available as a gel or foam. These can be rubbed directly into the painful area. 
• They are used for painful joints if you have rheumatoid arthritis or degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis). They can also be used for sprains and muscle injuries.

Aspirin (Ecosprin, Sprin, Aspro, Eprin and Delisprin)-Pain for adults

• Aspirin works as a pain reliever for adults, but it’s also important to have on hand in case of emergencies. 
• According to the American Heart Association, taking aspirin also helps during a heart attack.
• In fact, people having a heart attack are often given an aspirin by emergency medical services.
• However, it’s wise to be aware of aspirin sensitivity in your family, and it should never be given to children under 18.

Antihistamines (desloratadine, loratadine and cetirizine)-flu infection

• These ease the symptoms of hay fever and other allergies - for example, hives (urticaria), itch, sneezing, watering eyes, and a runny nose. 
• They can be used to reduce the pain and swelling from wasp or bee stings.
• Some antihistamines may cause drowsiness - for example, chlorphenamine (Piriton®). 
• These may be useful for taking at bedtime, particularly for itchy conditions such as eczema or chickenpox. 
• Antihistamine can also be bought as a cream, which can be rubbed on to stings and bites.

Antacids-for acidity

• These help to ease indigestion and heartburn. 
• There are various types of antacids - for example, sodium bicarbonate, magnesium trisilicate, aluminium or magnesium hydroxide. 
• They work by neutralising the acid content of the stomach. 
• You can also buy more powerful medicines which reduce acid in the stomach - for example, ranitidine and esomeprazole.
• If you need to use antacids on a regular basis, you should see your doctor to discuss this.

Hydrocortisone cream-for burning sensation

• Hydrocortisone cream is a mild steroid cream. Steroids reduce inflammation. 
• Hydrocortisone can be bought in pharmacies, to treat inflammation of the skin (dermatitis), insect stings and eczema. 
• Dermatitis: When skin becomes red, swollen, and sore, sometimes with small blisters, resulting from direct irritation of the skin by an external agent or an allergic reaction to it.
• Eczema:When patches of skin become rough and inflamed with blisters which cause itching and bleeding.
• Hydrocortisone cream should not be used on the face unless prescribed by your doctor specifically for use on the face.

Antiseptic cream-for scrap,cuts,burns

• It is useful to have an antiseptic cream at home. If you use this on minor scrapes, cuts and bites, they are less likely to become infected. 
• Commonly available antiseptic creams include Savlon® and Germolene®.
• Dettol bottle can also be preferred as Antiseptic,Antifungal, Antibacterial.

Antibiotic ointment-for Ulcers, cuts, burns

• Apply this after you’ve washed cuts and scrapes with warm water and soap, then cover the wound with clean bandages.
• If anyone in your family is prone to mouth soreness or mouth ulcers it is a good idea to keep something to help with that such as Bonjela®.

Bandages

• Stock up on adhesive bandages of all sizes, plus plenty of gauze and sterile tape.

Thermometer

• Feeling someone’s forehead may be a good first step, but a thermometer is necessary for an accurate temperature reading.

Ayurvedic Cream (KAILAS JEEVAN):

• Kailas Jeevan ANTISEPTIC Multi Purpose Ayurvedic CREAM
• All in One Ayurvedic Cream ; Used as Antiseptic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-fungal, Anti bacterial.
• Beneficial for: Piles, Fistula, Constipation, Inflammation, Cough, Diarrhea Vomiting, Burns, Itch, Acne, Boils, Ringworm, Wart, Pyorrhea Pyrexia, Headache, Circular tatter, Abrasion, Chilblain, Dermatitis Prickly heat,
• Burns, Itch, Acne, Boils, Ringworm, Wart, Pyorrhea Pyrexia, Headache, Circular tatter, Abrasion, Chilblain, Dermatitis Prickly heat, Toothache, Tired Eyes, Muscular Pain, Insomnia Insect bite, Skin care, Cuts & wounds, Antiseptic, Gingivitis, Pimples

Note: Most need a prescription but you can buy from pharmacies and supermarkets.