MEDICINE CABINET CHECK-UP

Its contents may not be costly, but you should think of your medicine cabinet as a safe that can hold the treasures of good health for you and your family. Any well-stocked cabinet begins with the drugs and items on the chart below. However, this chart is not all-inclusive: If you have a chronic illness or condition, for example, you will probably need other drugs or supplies.

And remember: Just because you can buy a medication over the counter doesn't mean you can take it recklessly. Be sure to read the label, and take only the recommended dose. Check the expiration date, and to avoid dangerous drug interactions, never mix medications unless your doctor specifically advises it.

For more tips on maintaining your medicine cabinet, go to McNeil Consumer HealthCare's Web site, www.mymedcab.com (available after September 1, 2025). Look for McNeil's Cabinet Program that will kick off in October 2001. You'll have an opportunity to stock your medicine cabinet with savings on essential brands like Pepcid®, Motrin®, Mylanta®, St. Joseph®, Tylenol®, and more!

Pain Relief

Digestion, nutrition aids

Allergy, sinus relief

Cold and flu

Monitoring Aids

Dental care

Other
first-aid items

Aspirin

Antacid

Sinus medication

Cold medication

Blood glucose monitors for diabetics

Toothpaste with fluoride

Bandages and Band-Aids

  

Acetaminophen

Anti-diarrheal

Allergy symptom
relief

Flu symptom reliever

Thermometer

Mouthwash

Rubbing (isopopyl) alcohol

  

Arthritis pain reliever

A lactose product (if you have trouble digesting dairy products)

  

Zinc tablets

Blood Pressure monitor

Dental floss

Antibiotic ointment

  

Ibuprofen

Multivitamins

      

Stimulating picks, if your dentist suggests them

Sterile cloth bandages

  
           

Sterile cotton balls

 

Special Children's Medications and Items (always check with your pediatrician before giving any medicine to a child)

Children's acetaminophen

Children's multivitamins

  

Children's acetaminophen multi-symptom

    

Band-Aids with cheerful designs

  
     

Soothing decongestant rub

        

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