It is easy to ignore your medicine cabinet. It can get crowded in there. The problem is stocking up on items and forgetting to throw out the old stuff. It is helpful to organize your medications.
When you organize your medications, put seasonal ones together. In the winter, you may want to put the cold and flu medications up front in your medicine cabinet. When spring comes, move those items to the back and replace them with the allergy medications.
Organize your medications by tossing the expired ones. We all have them and we are tempted to keep them just in case. Look for sales and replace them periodically. They work better when they are fresh. If you are not sure how to get rid of them, check with a local pharmacist.
There are some medications that are used frequently or on a daily basis. For example, thyroid medication. Put it where it is easily accessible but out of the reach of children and pets.
When you organize your medications, write down when prescriptions expire or need to be refilled. There is nothing more frustrating than to run out of something. Some people like to write this information down on a piece of paper and tape it to the inside of the medicine cabinet.
There are items that never expire like bandages. Wait for these items to go on sale and stock up on them. When you organize your medications, update your first aid kit. Make sure you have the essentials for emergency situations.
This is a very helpful list...amazing how quickly all the little bottles and boxes of stuff add up to a lot. H5
Thank you for your wise tips.
Great tips! H5
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