The Family Medicine Chest
Here is a list of useful medicines and dressings and a description of their uses. Keep them in a box or cupboard with a lock, or store them well out of the reach of children
Paracetamol syrups: for relief of pain or fever in young children
Soluble Aspirin: for adults and children over 12 years
Cough Linctus: for dry or painful coughs, but not caused by cold
Menthol Crystals: add to hot water to make steam inhalations for treating catarrh and dry / painful coughs
Antiseptic Cream: for treating septic spots and sores
Calamine lotion: for dabbing on insect bites, stings & sunburn
Non-adhesive dressings, plasters & 3" crepe bandages
Cotton wool or antiseptic wipes: for cleaning cuts and grazes
Theromometer / fever scan (forehead thermometer)
A good upto date first aid book
Tweezers
