Pharmacy Corner by John Fedyna RPh
I often get asked what someone should have on hand at home to care for a newborn or infant. Below is a good suggested reference list.
BABY’S MEDICINE CABINET
- WMHC RX RECOMMENDATIONS
- BANDAGES OF VARIOUS SIZES
- ROLL OF COTTON/COTTON BALLS
- STERILE GAUZE PADS
- ICE BAG
- ROLL OF TAPE (PAPER, CLOTH, PLASTIC) (ABOUT 1 INCH WIDE)
- HOT WATER BOTTLE
- TWEEZERS
- THERMOMETER
- INFANT ANTIFEVER MEDICINE (IBUPROFEN AND/OR ACETAMINOPHEN)
- TEETHING GEL
- RUBBING ALCOHOL
- PETROLEUM JELLY
- MEDICINE SPOON OR DROPPER
- NASAL ASPIRATOR
- BABY NAIL CLIPPERS
- HYDROCORTISONE CREAM (1/2 PERCENT) (FOR RASHES AND INSECT BITES)
- MILD LIQUID SOAP
- CHILD SAFE SUNSCREEN LOTION
ALWAYS KEEP MEDICINE AND SUPPLIES STORED SAFELY FROM CHILDREN
