What medicine to take when sick, a list tells you! During the epidemic, remember to prepare 9 common medicines in advance
Recently, the epidemic situation in some cities in China has rebounded and entered a state of epidemic prevention.
When the epidemic occurs, many people will work from home and reduce going out, and it has become a general trend to stock up on supplies, such as food and daily necessities. In addition to these, we occasionally have minor illnesses and pains, and it is more troublesome to go to the hospital at this time. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare standing medicines at home .
So, what regular medicines should you put in the small medicine cabinet at home? How to buy medicines at pharmacies during the epidemic?
1. The family standing medicine list, please keep it!
Family standing medicines mainly include oral medicines, external medicines, medicines for special groups, etc., which are mainly based on safety, convenience and practicability, relieve common mild symptoms, or solve minor trauma.
1. Cold medicine
Drug name: acetaminophen, fenmamei tablets (suspension), ibuprofen tablets (suspension), etc., dextromethorphan, etc.
A cold is a self-limiting disease. Generally, rest and drink plenty of water to heal itself . However, taking medicine can help relieve symptoms such as cough, runny nose, and body aches . It should be noted that the ingredients of many cold medicines are similar, and you should only take one type of medicine as much as possible . Read the instructions before taking the medicine to avoid repeated use of medicines and induce adverse reactions.
Also, families with young children can stock up on pediatric cold remedies such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen suspensions/drops . In addition, it is not recommended to use antipyretic cold medicines for infants under 3 months, acetaminophen can be used for children over 3 months, and acetaminophen or ibuprofen can be used for children over 6 months.
2. Anti-allergic drugs
Drug name: loratadine, chlorpheniramine, cetirizine, etc.
These are all antihistamine antiallergic drugs, suitable for allergies caused by insect bites, food, environment and drugs.
In addition to tablets, allergy medicines are also available as syrups or drops for children. Be aware of side effects when using these medicines, especially chlorpheniramine maleate, which may cause drowsiness after taking it, so do not drive or operate machinery .
3. Stomach medicine
**Drug name:**aluminum magnesium carbonate,Omeprazole, rabeprazole, pantoprazole, esomeprazole, mosapride, multi-enzyme tablets, Xiaoshi tablets, etc.
Stomach medicine can relieve abdominal distension, abdominal pain, acid regurgitation, belching and other uncomfortable symptoms, and it can be divided into antacid or acid suppressant, gastric motility agent, digestive enhancer and gastric mucosal protective agent.
Antacids - reduce gastric acidity and pepsin activity, neutralize gastric acid, common drugs include sodium bicarbonate, aluminum hydroxide, aluminum magnesium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, etc.
Acid- suppressing drugs - inhibit gastric acid secretion, with longer duration of action and fewer side effects. Common drugs include omeprazole, rabeprazole, pantoprazole, esomeprazole, ranitidine, etc.
Gastric motility agent - improve gastrointestinal tension, improve and alleviate gastrointestinal motility disorders, suitable for belching, nausea, vomiting, abdominal distension, abdominal pain and other symptoms, common drugs include mosapride, domperidone, etc.
Gastric mucosal protective agent - prevention and treatment of gastric mucosal damage, suitable for gastritis, gastric ulcer and other gastric diseases, common drugs include bismuth pectin, potassium bismuth citrate, sucralfate tablets, aluminum magnesium carbonate tablets, etc.
Digestive drugs - promote digestion, relieve symptoms such as loss of appetite, fullness, nausea, vomiting, and belching. Common drugs include multi-enzyme tablets, lactase raw, dry yeast tablets, and Xiaoshi tablets.
For the symptoms of stomach discomfort, drugs are only a means of relief. If symptoms are not relieved or even worsen after taking the medicine, seek medical attention as soon as possible.
4. Antipyretic analgesics
Drug names: acetaminophen, ibuprofen, diclofenac sodium, etc.
Antipyretic analgesics (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) can be used not only for colds and fever (recommended to be taken above 38.5 ℃), but also for pain relief, including toothache, headache, joint pain, muscle pain and dysmenorrhea.
It should be noted that people with a history of stomach problems and peptic ulcers should use antipyretic analgesics with caution . If the pain is significantly worsened, or new pain symptoms appear, and the symptoms are not relieved for 3 consecutive days of medication, you should seek medical attention in time.
5. Antidiarrheal drugs
Drug name: oral rehydration salts, montmorillonite powder, etc.
Diarrhea causes the body to lose too much water and electrolytes such as sodium and potassium. Oral rehydration salts can prevent and correct dehydration. Montmorillonite powder is a highly effective digestive tract mucosal protective agent, suitable for acute diarrhea, can improve intestinal absorption and secretion function, repair and improve the defense ability of the mucosal barrier, and prevent the invasion of pathogenic microorganisms.
However, there are many reasons for diarrhea. Once diarrhea persists for a long time, it may lead to severe dehydration and even death. If it is not relieved after taking medicine, it is best to go to the hospital to find out the cause.
6. Constipation medicine
Drug name: lactulose, Kaisailu, etc.
Lactulose will not be absorbed by the human body, which helps to stimulate bowel movements, promote defecation, relieve constipation, and is also suitable for the elderly, pregnant women, children and postoperative people. Kaisailu has a hypertonic effect, which can soften stool, stimulate the intestinal wall, and reflexively cause defecation. However, constipation should not rely on drugs for a long time, and it is recommended to start by changing dietary habits and lifestyle.
7. External medicine
Drug name: 75% ethanol (alcohol), iodophor, band-aid, sterile medical cotton swab, gauze, bandage, etc.
75% ethanol (alcohol), iodophor, etc. can be used for skin disinfection, among which iodophor is less irritating and suitable for disinfection of trauma such as cuts, abrasions and contusions. Hygienic materials such as Band-Aids, sterilized medical cotton swabs, gauze, and bandages can be used for wound cleaning and dressing.
Below, Xiaojiu has compiled a " Compendium of Family Standing Medicines " for everyone. Different symptoms correspond to different medicines. It is recommended to collect pure dry goods!
2. How to buy medicine during the epidemic?
During the epidemic, pharmacies in some places will ban cold medicine, painkillers, cough medicines, antiviral drugs and antibiotics.
This is because the symptoms of new coronary pneumonia are similar to colds and flu . Patients often have symptoms such as fever, cough, and sore and weak limbs. It is difficult for ordinary people to distinguish the two. Moreover, the new coronavirus is highly infectious, and the population is generally susceptible. If the infected person takes antipyretics, cold medicines and other medicines to eliminate some typical symptoms, they may become invisible spreaders of the COVID-19 .
Therefore, it is understandable that pharmacies do not sell related drugs during the epidemic. If you have cold symptoms such as cough and fever, you should go to the nearby fever clinic in time and ask a professional doctor for diagnosis.
For places where you can buy medicines, you should also do the following 3 things when you go to the pharmacy to reduce the risk of infection:
Before entering the pharmacy, you should cooperate with the clerk to take normalized epidemic prevention and control measures, including checking the nucleic acid report, health code, itinerary code, etc.;
Wear masks correctly, maintain a safe social distance, and do not stay in pharmacies for too long;
If you need to buy medicines in the "Catalogue" such as cough, antipyretic, antiviral, antibiotics, etc. , you should cooperate with the clerk in real-name registration and information reporting. The "Catalog" drugs in different cities are different. In some places, a 24-hour or 48-hour nucleic acid negative report is required. The specific requirements can be found on the local publishing platform.
For places where there is no epidemic, you can appropriately prepare some commonly used medicines. For places with epidemics, it is necessary to go to designated places or designated channels to purchase medicines in accordance with local regulations. When taking medicines, it is necessary to avoid random drug use, unauthorized increase in doses and other behaviors.
References:
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