Anti-traumatic, wound-healing, antiseptic agents
Cardiovascular drugs
Soothing, antispastic, antiallergic agents
Means used for colds, flu, headache and other pains
Gastrointestinal drugs
Other medicines

It is not uncommon for cases when immediate medical attention is required (trauma, burns, bleeding, wound, fainting, headache, etc.). For this it is very important to always have at hand a certain set of medicines and dressings. It's also a good idea to keep some of the most commonly used drugs at home.

Anti-traumatic, wound-healing, antiseptic means.

• A solution of boric acid alcohol 3%, an antiseptic.
• Furacillin tablets 0.02 g for external use, antiseptic; Apply in the form of a solution - 1 tablet per 1 cup of boiled water at room temperature; Apply for purulent wounds, burns, to rinse your mouth and throat.
• Brilliant green (green ). It is applied externally in the form of 1-2% solution, antiseptic.
• Vishnevsky ointment , antiseptic for treating wounds, ulcers, pressure sores.
• Yoda tincture 5% alcohol, externally, antiseptic.
• Calendula tincture. Apply with purulent wounds, burns, to rinse your throat (1 teaspoon per glass of water).
• Potassium manganese (permanganate) , externally in aqueous solutions as an antiseptic. For washing the wounds 0.1-0.5%, for rinsing the mouth and throat 0.010.1%, lubricating the ulcer and burn surfaces 2-5%.
• Yoddicerin solution, externally, antiseptic; Applied externally for the treatment of wounds, pustular skin diseases.
• A hydrogen peroxide solution of 3% , for external use, has a deodorizing and antiseptic effect; It is used for washing wounds and stopping small bleedings.

Cardiovascular drugs.

• Validol (tablets, capsules, solution ) . For pain in the region of the heart: 1 tablet under the tongue until complete resorption, or 4-5 drops of the Validol solution is applied to a piece of sugar and kept in the mouth until it is completely resorbed. If there is no effect within 5-7 minutes after taking the drug, you should take nitroglycerin.
• Valocordin (Corvalol). Has a sedative and spasmolytic effect. In large doses - light sleeping pills. Applied with spasms of coronary vessels, palpitations, neuroses, insomnia 15-30 drops before meals 2-3 times a day.
• Nitroglycerine. With acute pain in the heart 1 tablet under the tongue.

Soothing, antispastic, antiallergic agents.

• Barboval (Corvaldin), drops for oral administration - have a soothing, pronounced spasmolytic and vasodilating effect. Take 10-15 drops 2-3 times a day. The course of treatment is 10-15 days, it is used for neuroses, insomnia, spasm of coronary vessels, slight drowsiness during the day is possible.
• Valerian officinalis , tincture of alcohol, extract in tablets. Applied as a sedative with increased nervous excitability, insomnia, neuroses. Take 20-30 drops per reception 3-4 times a day; 1-2 tablets for reception 3 times a day.
• Tincture of motherwort , sedative. Applied with increased nervous excitability, hysteria, insomnia, cardiovascular neuroses. Sleeping does not have a sleeping effect, but it facilitates the onset of natural sleep. Take inside before meals for 30-50 drops 3-4 times a day.
• Novo-Passit, solution and tablets. Soothing means, used for irritability, anxiety, fear, increased fatigue, constant mental stress - "manager's syndrome". Take 1 teaspoonful of solution 3 times a day or 1 tablet 3 times a day.
• Persen, Persen Fort, soothing. Combined herbal preparation, used for fatigue, irritability, anxiety, insomnia. Take 2-3 tablets 2-3 times a day; For insomnia 2 tablets 1 hour before bedtime.
• But-pill tablets (No-shpa forte, No-h-sha, No-kru-sha, Drotaverin). With spasms of smooth muscles (stomach, intestines), spastic constipation, biliary and urolithiasis attacks, take 1-2 tablets 2-3 times a day.
• Suprastin (Tavegil, Diazolin) . Applied with allergic reactions (hives, hay fever, etc.) has a sedative effect, causes drowsiness. Take 1 tablet 2-3 times a day with meals.
• Calcium gluconate , tablets. Apply to suppress various types of allergic reactions, take 2-4 tablets 2-3 times daily before meals. It should be borne in mind that calcium chloride increases the coagulability of the blood, so it should be used with caution in patients with increased tendency to thrombosis.

Means used for colds, flu, headache and
Other pains.

• Analgin, tablets. Apply for pain of various origins: headache, toothache, pain with burn, neuralgia, sciatica, myositis; Febrile condition with influenza; rheumatism. Take 0.25-0.5 g 2-3 times a day.
• Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin, Uppsin-UPCA, Ascophene, Citramon, etc. ). It has antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory effect. Applied with pain of various origins, rheumatism, SARS. Tablets of 0.25-0.5 g 3-4 times a day after meals, washed down with milk. Do not use with stomach ulcer and duodenal ulcer, bleeding disorders, do not prescribe to children with ARVI, influenza.
• Naphthysine (Galazolin, Sanorin, Nazivin, Otrivin, Tizin, Pharmazoline, etc.) , drops in the nose. 1-2 drops in each nostril 2-3 times a day with a cold.
• Thoracic elixir . Applied as an expectorant. 20-40 drops with water several times a day.
• Anthrax aniseed drops . The drug with expectorant and anti-inflammatory action, is used for bronchitis. Take with water inside 10-15 drops 3-4 times a day.
• Paracetamol (Panadol, Panadol Baby, Child Tylenol, Tylenol, Kalpol, Mexalen, Efferalgan-UPSA, etc.). It is used in inflammatory processes, pain of various origin, as an antipyretic in ARVI and influenza. Adults 1-2 tablets (500mg) 2-4 times a day, children from 6 to 12 years of age for? Pills up to 4 times a day. For children under 6 years and infants, the dose of the drug is calculated based on body weight. See the product instructions.
• Combined preparations for the treatment of influenza and colds: Grippostad hot drink, Coldrex, Coldrex Hotrem, Panadol extra, Solpadein, Teraflu, Pharmacitron, Fervex for adults, Fervex for children, Flukold.
• Pectusin , tablets for cough. Keep in the mouth until completely absorbed.
• Pertussin , a cough mixture . Has an expectorant and softening effect. Adults - a tablespoon 3 times a day, children - depending on the age, from? A teaspoon to 1 dessert 3 times a day.
• Pectosol , drops. Have expectorant, antitussive, anti-inflammatory effect. Applied with bronchitis, dry cough, angina - inside of 20-30 drops 3 times a day.
• Mucaltin , tablets. Expectorant, used for tracheitis, bronchitis, pneumonia. Take 1-2 tablets per reception 3 times a day before meals. Children from 1 year to 3 years - 1 tablet, over 3 years 1-2 tablets. Duration of treatment from 7 days to 1 month.
• Remantadine , is used for the prevention and treatment of influenza. For the prevention of influenza 1 tablet once a day for 10-15 days, for treatment - 2 tablets 3 times a day on the 1st day, 2 and 3 days 2 tablets 2 times a day, 4 Day take 2 tablets once.
• Atussin (Stoptussin) , apply only with a dry, irritating, incessant cough. Adults take 1 tablet 4 times a day. Children - dosage depending on body weight and age.
• Plantain syrup , expectorant. Adults - 1 tablespoon, children 1 teaspoon every 2-3 hours.
• Amizon , has an analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effect. Does not affect blood coagulability, does not irritate the gastric mucosa. Applied in the treatment of influenza, bronchitis, pneumonia. Take inside after eating 1-2 tablets 3 times a day.

Gastrointestinal drugs.

• Allochol. It has choleretic effect, it is used for gallbladder diseases. 1-2 tablets 3-4 times a day after meals for 3-4 weeks.
• Castor oil . Laxative. Take 15-30 g inside (1-2 tablespoons per reception). The laxative effect develops in 5-6 hours.
• Senadix (Senadexin, Tisasen, Regulax) , a laxative. The effect develops 6-10 hours after admission. Inside, 1 tablet before bedtime.
• Peppermint peppermint. Inside before eating 10-15 drops per reception (with water). Remedy for nausea and vomiting. It is also used for neuralgic pain.
• Drops are gastric. The combined preparation of a phytogenesis, apply at pains in a stomach, a nausea. Take 15-30 drops with a small amount of water 3-4 times a day.
• Almagel (Phosphalugel, Maalox, Rennie) , is used with increased acidity of the stomach (heartburn), bloating. Inside for 1-3 dosage spoon 3-4 times a day for 30 minutes before meals and in the evening before bedtime.
• Sulgin. Applied in disorders caused by E. coli or other infection. The course of treatment: 2 g per reception on the first day 6 times a day, then every day for one intake less for 5-7 days.
• Activated carbon . Applied inside with poisoning poisons, drugs; With bloating; With food poisoning. When poisoning take 20-30 g per reception - 40 tablets of 0.5 g pounded and mixed in water. With increased acidity and flatulence (abdominal distension), a dosage of 1-2 g is prescribed - 1-4 tablets per 0.5 g as a suspension in water 3-4 times a day.
• Phthalazole. In disorders of the digestive tract (with intestinal infection) 1 g every 4 hours in the 1-2 day, then 1 g every 6 hours on day 3-4, on day 5-6, 1 g every 8 hours.
• Blueberries, cherry fruit. They are used as a fixative for diarrhea in the form of kissels.
• Festal (Mezim-forte, Digestal). It is used to facilitate digestion of food with errors in nutrition: overeating, eating fatty foods. 1 tablet with a small amount of liquid during or immediately after a meal.

Other medicines.

• Oak bark, water broth 1:10 for rinses with inflammation of the mouth, throat.
• Panthenol, aerosol. Means against burns, wound healing. Applied with small burns of 1-2 degrees, sunburn. Spray onto the affected surface one or several times a day.
• Children's powder , with diaper rash, excessive sweating.
• Tooth drops. 2-3 drops on a piece of cotton wool on a sick tooth.
• Oil vaseline for lubricating the tips of syringes and enemas, softening of keratinized skin.
• Tincture of arnica. Used as a hemostatic in gynecological practice. Inside for 30-40 drops 2-3 times a day after meals.
• Leaves of nettle. Apply as a hemostatic agent in the form of infusion of 10 g of leaves per 200 ml of water, inside 1 tablespoon 3 times a day.
• Ointment "Espol" (Ointment "Efkamon", Finalgon, Nikofleks, Apizartron, MUV, ointment "Gevkamen"). Drugs are used for bruises without compromising the integrity of the skin, stretching muscles and ligaments, acute arthritis, myositis, lumbago, rheumatism, lumbosacral radiculitis. Drugs are applied to intact skin, do not apply to mucous membranes.
• Camphor alcohol. It is applied externally for rubbing and compresses.
• Alcohol is salicylic. Used as an antiseptic (lubrication, rubbing, compress).
• Ammonia solution 10%. They are used as an emergency aid for stimulating respiration and removing from the unconscious state. A small piece of cotton wool, moistened with a solution of ammonia, carefully brought to the nose for 0,5-1 seconds.
• Sulfacil sodium - Albucid, eye drops. Antimicrobial agent, used for conjunctivitis, blepharitis. 1-2 drops in each eye 3-4 times a day.
• Balm "Grail" (tincture of ginseng, Balsam "Vigor", Bittner herbal elixir, Eleutherococcus extract). Toning drugs, have adaptogenic, anti-stress action, improve mental performance and memory. Increase the body's resistance to unfavorable factors.

All medications, especially antibiotics, hypnotics and tranquilizers, are used only as prescribed by the doctor.

In the medicine cabinet should be:

• Dressings - cotton wool, bandages, sterile dressings, bandages.
• Mustard plasters, thermometer
• Measuring cup for taking medication, eye dropper, fingertips.
• You may need - a hot-water bottle, a rubber bubble for ice, a syringe, a mug of Esmarch.
• Burn rubber, to stop arterial bleeding.

Medicines without labels should not be stored. The first-aid kit should be out of the reach of children. When storing the medicine at home, it is necessary to adhere to the instructions available on them: "Keep in a cool place at 12-15 degrees Celsius", "Keep in a dark place", "Keep away from fire". Liquid products containing antibiotics, vitamins, glucose, syrup, infusions and herbal extracts, eye drops, should be kept in the refrigerator, not allowing them to freeze. These medicines should not be purchased for future use.

If douches or flakes appear in the eye drops and other transparent liquids, you should stop using them and buy fresh ones in the pharmacy. Drops made on an alcohol basis, stored in hermetically sealed bottles, ointments - in well-sealed jars.

Powders, tablets, capsules should be kept in a dry and dark place, and damp or change their color should not be taken. Antibiotics (ampicillin, lincomycin, doxycycline, etc.) are stored in a dry room at a temperature not lower than +1 and not more than +10 ° C. On many packages you can see the date of release of the medicine and the expiry date of its validity.

So, from time to time, look through your home medicine chest. Remember, many obsolete medicines do not do any good. Do not use drugs in which during storage there were any changes in appearance.