Family First Aid Box

Here is a list of useful items to keep in the Family First Aid Box.

Store medicines safely in a box or cupboard with a lock.

Keep them out of the reach of children.

For any specific advice on medicines ask your pharmacist.

Aspirin:
Aspirin is useful as a simple analgesic (pain reliever) and also to help reduce temperature. Soluble Aspirin used as a gargle is effective for sore throats and tonsillitis.
Aspirin should not be given to children under 16 years of age.

Paracetamol:
Paracetamol is a useful medication for the treatment of colds, flu, headaches and muscle aches.
Paracetamol syrup is available for younger children. Always read the directions on the bottle before taking the medication.

Cough mixtures:
For most coughs, cough mixtures are on the whole probably no more effective than warm drinks of honey and lemon.

Antiseptic solution:
Can be useful for cleaning cuts and grazes.

Vapour rub:
For inhalation in coughs and colds. Useful for children with stuffy noses and dry coughs.

Dioralyte Sachets:
to rehydrate in diarrhoea or vomiting.

Calamine lotion:
Useful for irritating rashes, stings and sunburn. Dab on with cotton wool.

Dressings & other equipment:
Crepe bandages, plasters, cotton wool and adherent surgical tape for cuts, sprains and bruises.

Scissors

Thermometer – for fevers

Tweezers – useful for splinters

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