Things To Consider When Storing Medicines At Home

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Whether you're dealing with health issues or stocking up medicines beforehand, it is always good to be prepared for emergencies. However, just stocking medicines doesn't make sense, if no medication management is followed. Also, some people are not aware that medicine requires special care. 
How often have you gone looking for a medication just to find it was out of date by 2 years? Each one of us has medicines at our home and still, we struggle to find them during emergencies. Well, say goodbye to such situations as here are the things to consider when storing medicines at home. 

Declutter 

The first step towards medication management is to declutter your medications. Keeping all the medicines without paying any attention to them? Well, it's sure you'll find a medicine that has already expired years ago. 
Before storing properly, first start by taking out everything. Lay all your medicines on a flat surface and go through it all. Dispose of medicines that have expired, half opened, damaged, ...
... medicines without labels or that seem in and condition. 

Categorize

The next thing to consider is whether your medicines are categorized or not. The best way to store them properly is by storing medicines differently such as labelling them as family members or grouping your medicines as different types like for cold, flu, fever, etc. 
Besides, you can also store different medicines in different ways such as vitamins and supplements in a single box, medications that need to be refrigerated or pills in pill boxes. 

Select an Organization System 

Another thing to consider is to choose the right organization system. Before storing, always make sure to check the storage conditions on the packaging. Remember to go through the information provided carefully. 
Besides, if you fail to understand then seek help from other or nearby medical stores. Also make sure you don't place medicines near the stove or side of the refrigerator, as it reduces the potency of the medicines. 

Keep Proper Maintenance 

Now that you've successfully stored and disposed of medicines that are not needed, it's time for you to take the proper care. Make sure you use sticky notes and write down important information for your family members.
For instance, you can write down different medicines and their expiry date, remind about medical appointments, make a list of tablets and when to consume them, and so on as needed.
What to Do if You Miss a Dose of Medicine?
Wondering what to do if you miss a dose of your daily medicine? Well, the first thing you should do is not take it lightly or panic. Furthermore, there is more you can do when missing a dose:

Never double up on your next dosage. Doing so can lead to life-threatening situations. 
If you miss a dose, remember to read the instructions on your prescriptions. If there's no information or anything outlined about what to do, then make sure you wait and ask the doctor you're seeing. 
For any reason, if you can't reach out to your doctor, call or visit your pharmacist for any queries. 

Keep Track of your Medications for Better Recovery
Now that you know how important it is to never miss a dose, make sure you keep track of your medications. Already starting to store your medicines. Well for all your needs, opt for us at MedGuard. We are your best medical partners. 
For years we have been serving clients across the globe with all their needs, be it as simple as pill boxes or huge care home supplies. We offer a wide range of products at affordable prices. We are renowned for the quality we offer, making us Irelands and UK's leading medicinal suppliers. 

Paul Clifford is the Owner & CEO of Medguard. He aims to strengthen the healthcare infrastructure of the country by supplying medical devices and consumable products of top-notch quality.