Each of us at home has a first aid kit or a small closet where medicines are stored. Medicines are often stored in the kitchen and bathroom, which is not really the best place to store them. Because, given the factor of temperature and humidity, these rooms do not have room temperature and room conditions. Therefore, it is advisable to store medicines in other areas of the home. Safer places in this regard are living rooms and bedrooms. These rooms should be dry, clean and cool. Also, the place where medicines are stored should be inaccessible to children. From a pet safety point of view, it is also important to ensure that medicine storage areas are inaccessible to them.
Medicines for chronic diseases, as well as first aid supplies, are usually kept at home. In addition, first-aid kits contain antipyretics and painkillers, antidiarrheals and antiemetics, medicines for gastrointestinal disorders and medicines used in injuries. In many cases, we also store medicines that were once prescribed by doctors, but which we do not use.
Remember that the effectiveness of medicines depends on their proper storage. If medicines are not stored properly, they lose their effectiveness before the expiration date. At best, the medicine will lose its properties, and at worst, it can harm the body. Therefore, proper storage of medicines should be taken very seriously.
Medicines for chronic diseases, as well as first aid supplies, are usually kept at home. In addition, first-aid kits contain antipyretics and painkillers, antidiarrheals and antiemetics, medicines for gastrointestinal disorders and medicines used in injuries. In many cases, we also store medicines that were once prescribed by doctors, but which we do not use.
Remember that the effectiveness of medicines depends on their proper storage. If medicines are not stored properly, they lose their effectiveness before the expiration date. At best, the medicine will lose its properties, and at worst, it can harm the body. Therefore, proper storage of medicines should be taken very seriously.
It is very important to store medicines at the right temperature.
Storage conditions are indicated on each medicine. Drug manufacturers use a wide range of temperatures to facilitate medicine storage for the public. Most medicines are supposed to be stored at room temperature (15-25°C), and in some cases this range is set wider (15-30°C). Preparations of this group should be stored in sealed, dry, clean, protected from sunlight and in cool cabinets. Sometimes it is necessary to move them to a cooler place when the temperature is high. Do not store these medicines in the refrigerator. On the contrary, these medicines lose their properties when stored in cold conditions or frozen.
These medicines must be stored in a refrigerator, if special temperature conditions are required for storage. So, if the storage conditions of 2-8 ° C are indicated on the packaging of medicines and in the instructions, this is considered a refrigerated state and should be stored in a refrigerator. Since the refrigerators used by the population are domestic, although the temperature inside these refrigerators is 2-8°C, the actual temperature differs depending on the zones. Taking this into account, it is advisable to use the most distant shelves from the freezer compartment for storing medicines in such refrigerators. Before storing medicines in the refrigerator, they should first be placed in a box or plastic bags to protect them from moisture. It should be borne in mind that medicines stored in the refrigerator should not be frozen, and this medicine should not be used if signs of freezing are observed.
Storage conditions are indicated on each medicine. Drug manufacturers use a wide range of temperatures to facilitate medicine storage for the public. Most medicines are supposed to be stored at room temperature (15-25°C), and in some cases this range is set wider (15-30°C). Preparations of this group should be stored in sealed, dry, clean, protected from sunlight and in cool cabinets. Sometimes it is necessary to move them to a cooler place when the temperature is high. Do not store these medicines in the refrigerator. On the contrary, these medicines lose their properties when stored in cold conditions or frozen.
These medicines must be stored in a refrigerator, if special temperature conditions are required for storage. So, if the storage conditions of 2-8 ° C are indicated on the packaging of medicines and in the instructions, this is considered a refrigerated state and should be stored in a refrigerator. Since the refrigerators used by the population are domestic, although the temperature inside these refrigerators is 2-8°C, the actual temperature differs depending on the zones. Taking this into account, it is advisable to use the most distant shelves from the freezer compartment for storing medicines in such refrigerators. Before storing medicines in the refrigerator, they should first be placed in a box or plastic bags to protect them from moisture. It should be borne in mind that medicines stored in the refrigerator should not be frozen, and this medicine should not be used if signs of freezing are observed.
Direct sunlight is dangerous for many medicines.
The sun’s rays can catastrophically change the properties of the medicine. Usually the manufacturer protects the drug by placing it in an opaque package. For example, it provides protection by packaging the medicine in dark glass or opaque plastic containers.
The sun’s rays can catastrophically change the properties of the medicine. Usually the manufacturer protects the drug by placing it in an opaque package. For example, it provides protection by packaging the medicine in dark glass or opaque plastic containers.
It is important to protect medicines from moisture.
Because many drugs are hygroscopic, they absorb moisture. In this case, they lose their qualities. Therefore, medicines must not be stored in areas with high humidity, such as bathrooms, kitchens, etc. The place where medicines are stored must be dry, clean and suitable for storage conditions.
Because many drugs are hygroscopic, they absorb moisture. In this case, they lose their qualities. Therefore, medicines must not be stored in areas with high humidity, such as bathrooms, kitchens, etc. The place where medicines are stored must be dry, clean and suitable for storage conditions.
It is important to store medicines in airtight containers.
Many of you have witnessed the fact that medicines are sold in airtight packages, but this fact is not paid much attention. The quality of many drugs undergoes significant changes when exposed to air. After opening the package, oxygen enters the preparations and enhances the oxidation processes. After a certain period of time, the drug becomes unsuitable and even dangerous for the human body.
A group of drugs begin to evaporate in the open air. Medicines can be stored tightly closed until the expiration date, but they become unusable after one to two weeks after opening. Before placing the medicine in the first aid kit, write the date of opening on the package.
So we come to the following questions:
Many of you have witnessed the fact that medicines are sold in airtight packages, but this fact is not paid much attention. The quality of many drugs undergoes significant changes when exposed to air. After opening the package, oxygen enters the preparations and enhances the oxidation processes. After a certain period of time, the drug becomes unsuitable and even dangerous for the human body.
A group of drugs begin to evaporate in the open air. Medicines can be stored tightly closed until the expiration date, but they become unusable after one to two weeks after opening. Before placing the medicine in the first aid kit, write the date of opening on the package.
So we come to the following questions:
- What to do with expired medicines?
- Who can guarantee that expired medicines will not lose their properties and turn into a real poison?!
Such a drug should be immediately discarded and disposed of.
Disposal of medicine also has its own characteristics. Medicines should not be flushed down the toilet, as they can get into natural water bodies. In many large cities, the concentration of medicines in rivers exceeds the norm. Also, do not throw away medicines in their original packaging. Medicines should be taken out of the box, wrapped in paper and thrown into the trash, or the name of the medicine should be plucked from the medicine bottle. To prevent children and animals from swallowing them, these drugs must first be mixed with something inconspicuous. In order for the first-aid kit to have everything you need, it is necessary to systematically review what is there and control the storage periods. Medicines should be stored in their original packaging and together with the instructions. Before taking the medicine, read the instructions again and make sure that you have done everything correctly. Pay special attention to contraindications and compatibility with other drugs.
It is important to have a proper first aid kit. All medicines must be in closed containers, nothing must be damaged, spilled. And also do not forget the place where the medicines are stored. The first aid kit should be out of the reach of children. Medicines should not be kept high up in the cupboard – a person with dizziness or injury may find it difficult to get the medicine. The cupboard (closet, cabinet) where medicines are stored must be closed.
Disposal of medicine also has its own characteristics. Medicines should not be flushed down the toilet, as they can get into natural water bodies. In many large cities, the concentration of medicines in rivers exceeds the norm. Also, do not throw away medicines in their original packaging. Medicines should be taken out of the box, wrapped in paper and thrown into the trash, or the name of the medicine should be plucked from the medicine bottle. To prevent children and animals from swallowing them, these drugs must first be mixed with something inconspicuous. In order for the first-aid kit to have everything you need, it is necessary to systematically review what is there and control the storage periods. Medicines should be stored in their original packaging and together with the instructions. Before taking the medicine, read the instructions again and make sure that you have done everything correctly. Pay special attention to contraindications and compatibility with other drugs.
It is important to have a proper first aid kit. All medicines must be in closed containers, nothing must be damaged, spilled. And also do not forget the place where the medicines are stored. The first aid kit should be out of the reach of children. Medicines should not be kept high up in the cupboard – a person with dizziness or injury may find it difficult to get the medicine. The cupboard (closet, cabinet) where medicines are stored must be closed.
