Keeping your medications in the right place can help them work better and keep your family safe. More than 60,000 children visit emergency rooms each year because they take medicine by accident. The good news? You can prevent this with simple storage steps.
Where to Store Your Medicine
Keep your medicine in a cool, dry place. Heat, air, light, and moisture can damage your medicine and make it stop working.
Good Storage Places:
- Kitchen cabinets away from the stove and sink
- Bedroom dresser drawers
- Storage boxes on high shelves
- Locked cabinets or boxes
Avoid These Places:
- Bathroom cabinets (heat and moisture from showers can damage pills)
- Cars (they get too hot or cold)
- Low shelves where kids can reach
- On counters or tables
Keep Kids and Pets Safe
Children under five make up most medicine poisoning cases. Store all medicine up high and out of sight. Use child-proof locks on cabinets.
Don’t forget about purses, bags, and guest belongings. Check for loose pills on floors and counters, too.
Check Your Medicine Often
Look at expiration dates every few months. Throw away medicine that’s out of date or looks different. Pills that stick together or change color aren’t safe to use.
For more help with your medications, visit our medication therapy management services or try our medication reviews.
Final Thoughts
Storing medicine the right way is easy and important. Keep it cool, dry, and away from kids. Check your medicine cabinet today and make these simple changes. Your family’s health is worth it.
Need help organizing your medications? Contact VillageRx Pharmacy in Glen Ellyn. We’re here to answer your questions and keep your family safe.