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That sort of medicine cabinet is of no use to anyone. The whole lot might as well go onto the bonfire. But is surprising how many people keep hold of pills and potions long after they were needed. If you are one of those people, now is the time to delve into your medical cabinets and give it a good cleaning.
Throw out anything you cannot identify, or which is over six months old. Anything that belongs to an old or irregular visitor has to go and throw out anything that looks as if it has changed colour or consistency. When you're done, wipe out the medicine cabinet with some liquid antiseptic and restock it if needed.
Apart from whatever prescription medicines your family may need, you should include a simple painkiller, an indigestion remedy, a laxative and an anti-diarrhoeal medicine. You should also include an inhalant and some calamine lotion, plus whatever sticking plasters and bandages you can use without tying yourself up in knots!
Teacher: Michael
Many articles taken from 'A word with the doctor', by Dr. John Windsor.
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