MEDICINE CABINET ESSENTIALS MINOR INJURIES

Prescriptions

If you receive regular prescriptions, make sure you have enough medication to take you through the Christmas and New Year period until your GP surgery opens again.

Pain relief

Tis the season for coughs and colds, so stock up on painkillers such as paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin which will help to lower your temperature too if you have a fever.

Stomach settlers

Tummy ailments such as diarrhoea, constipation and indigestion are particularly common at this time of year so keep a supply of over-the-counter medicines to help with those symptoms.

First aid kit

It’s always a good idea to keep a basic first aid kit at home to treat minor cuts, bruises and burns. Antiseptic cream or wipes, multi-sized plasters, bandage, gauze and tape should be top of the shopping list.

Children’s medicines

Kids require different dosages to adults so make sure you have junior versions of essential medicines such as painkillers and cough mixtures so you know exactly how much to give them when they’re unwell.

Antihistamines

Often used to treat allergic reactions or conditions such as rashes, antihistamines are a good thing to keep at home to help provide relief from milder symptoms.