Cart 0
  • Login
  • Sign up
    • Login Sign up
    BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

    Medicines and must-have items in your medicine cabinet

    Every family should have a medicine cabinet but what to prepare appropriately? CarePlus will suggest to you the essential supplies.

    Medicines and must-have items in your medicine cabinet

    10/22/2020 9:11:32 AM

    MEDICINES TO HAVE

    1. Antipyretic and anti-inflammatory medicine:

    • The common is Paracetamol (Tylenol, Hapacol, Efferalgant) or Ibuprofen, Mobic.

    • Reserve tablets for adults and powder for children

    • When using antipyretics, be careful of the dose because an overdose can cause poisoning. Shouldn’t combine much antipyretic medicine during a fever.

    2. Analgesic:

    • Paracetamol or Alexan.  

    • Salonpas, pain relief patches.

    • Hot and cold compresses relieve abdominal pain, swelling, and fever.

    ​3. Digestive medicine

    • Oresol used to rehydrate in case of diarrhea (mixing ratio correctly to avoid poisoning).

    • Motilum M used for flatulence, indigestion.

    • Smecta, Becberin used for diarrhea.​

    4. Dermatological medicine:

    • Reserve Pantenol in the form of topical cream or spray. Using Pantenol immediately after a minor burn helps the burn not blister.

    • Eurax grease used for mosquito or insect bites.

    • Antiallergic medicine such as Loratadine tablets or syrup (for children) used for acute itching or urticaria.​

    5. Insecticide:

    • Alcohol 90 ° to disinfect skin wounds

    • Betadine: disinfect the skin against skin lesions such as mild abrasions or bleeding,  abrasions on the lip and oral mucosa, against infections.

    • Hydrogen peroxide: wash new wounds

    ​6. Physiological saline:

    Reserve about 4-5 bottles to use in the following cases: Clean eyes and nose daily after go out, swimming; in case of common cold or fever virus, or during epidemic outbreaks; wash eyes when foreign objects (dust particles, insects, sand) get into.

     MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO HAVE

    1. Thermocouple: Measure the body temperature. Temperature is important for an accurate diagnosis of the fever.

    2. Blood pressure monitor: It’s indispensable if there is an elderly or someone with blood pressure & heart disease.

    3. Cotton, medical gauze: Clean and bandage the wound. Pre-cut (with clean scissors) into pieces for convenience.

    4. Clean scissors: Cut cotton, bandages, and gauze.

     

    Recent posts

    CHILD MALNUTRITION IS MORE COMPLEX THAN IT SEEMS
    Malnutrition is a major cause of death in children under five and leads to serious effects like stunted growth, poor memory, and digestive disorders.

    By Dr. Le Thi Kim Dung

    8 TIPS FOR PARENT TO PROTECT YOUR CHILD FROM COMMON RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES DURING SEASONAL CHANGES
    During seasonal transitions, children are more prone to respiratory illnesses such as upper respiratory tract infections, laryngitis, bronchiolitis, pneumonia, and asthma. These conditions can be triggered not only by sudden weather changes and an underdeveloped immune system but also by preventable factors. Here are ways to support your child's respiratory health:

    By Dr. Pham Thi Thuy Trang

    ALARMING FIGURES ON WORKPLACE MUSCULOSKELETAL HEALTH IN 2024
    Musculoskeletal health is always a priority in the workplace. Reports indicate that up to 47% of employees experience reduced productivity due to muscle pain and joint aches. Discover preventive measures and improvement strategies in the article below!

    ASTHMA IN CHILDREN – Early Detection and Treatment is Key!
    Asthma symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing. These symptoms can come and go, varying with the extent of airway narrowing.

    By DR. DANG NGOC VAN ANH

    MASKED HYPERTENSION
    Masked hypertension refers to a condition where a patient’s blood pressure (BP) appears normal (below 140/90 mmHg) when measured in a clinical setting but exceeds the threshold of 135/85 mmHg when measured outside the clinic, such as at home or with ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) over 24 hours. The concern with masked hypertension is that it often goes unnoticed, yet it poses significant health risks. If left untreated, it can lead to severe complications such as kidney failure, vision loss, heart failure, and an increased risk of stroke.

    {{currentDoctor.Name}}
    *{{ errors.first('form-1.Register name') }}
    *{{ errors.first('form-1.Phone') }}
    *{{ errors.first('form-1.Email') }}
    Patient info:
    *{{ errors.first('form-1.Patient name') }}