Tips
- The composition is individual and depends on the people in the household. Consider special patient groups and their needs: Babies, children, pregnant women, elderly (contraindications, interactions).
- Check expiration dates annually, return expired remedies to the pharmacy.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Store at room temperature, closed and dry (not in the bathroom where it is warm and humid!).
- Store medicines in the package together with the package leaflet.
- Get advice at a pharmacy.
Checklist
Acute pain, fever, cold:
- Pain relievers such as acetaminophen (e.g., Panadol) or ibuprofen (Algifor, generic).
- Diclofenac gel (eg, Voltaren gel, generic), externally for pain.
Rhinitis:
- Decongestant nasal spray, e.g. with xylometazoline (e.g. Triofan, generics).
Diarrhea:
- Loperamide (Imodium, generic) or Enterococcus SF 68 (Bioflorin).
Sore throat:
- Sore throat lozenges
Injuries, burns:
- Disinfectant, such as octenidine (Octenisept).
- Dressing material such as plasters, compresses, gauze bandages, elastic bandage, blister plasters, instruments: Clinical thermometer, tweezers, bandage scissors.
Insect bites, sunburn:
- Cooling and antipruritic gel, such as Fenipic, nourishing cream.
- Insect repellent spray (repellent), eg with DEET (eg Anti-Brumm forte).
- Sunscreen for prevention
Individual medication:
- E.g. for underlying diseases, anti-allergic drugs.
