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    What OTC drugs to stock for SHTF

    I was doing some analysis of our preparedness and began to think about drugs (not the recreational kind!) to have on hand. I am sure most people would naturally say any medications you need to maintain your life should be be on hand.

    My question is "What Over The Counter drugs" would you suggest people stock? My initial list: Does not include amounts, that will vary, do you plan to stock 2 weeks or a year's supply?

    1) Aspirin

    2) Naproxin, i.e. Aleve

    3) An anti-histamine tablets

    4) Anti-diarrhea medication such as immodium

    5) An anti-bacterial ointment

    6) Something for upset stomach, i.e. ginger pills or Tums

    7) Possibly something for constipation. A sudden major change in diet could top you up

    Let's hear your suggestions!

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    I think more important than stocking OTC meds is finding substitutes for them. Willow bark for aspirin, beeswax for antiseptic, ginger root or birch bark for upset stomach
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    Other than what you had listed, nothing springs to mind other than antibiotics, feminine supplies,
    Quote Originally Posted by Gunfixr View Post
    Welcome to the internet.
    One of us types in our heart and soul, and then puts it up for the world.
    Then, the rest get to interpret it.
    It is literal, or figurative?
    Sad, or happy?
    Angry, or calm?
    Just black and white words on a screen.
    Not like a conversation in person, with facial expressions, body language, tone of voice.

    Still, we here pretty much slide along without issues.
    Imagine how well we could get along in person.

    Or, we would just think each other is a bunch of assholes

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    go down to your local Dollar Tree store and load up .... there's 1 short aisle's worth that will do the job for you .... 1 of each to start and keep adding more of the stuff like triple antibiotic cream as you come back again ....

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    Burn cream and various ointment.

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    Don't bother with burn cream. Not a good thing to use.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fidel MD View Post
    Don't bother with burn cream. Not a good thing to use.
    Other than for simple sun burn or first degree burns burn cream would not be good. Actually for sunburn, which is a first degree burn, we have been using a gel made from aloe vera. Seems to take the sting away and helps soothe the skin.

    For 2nd & 3rd degree burns I would never use anything other than sterile gauze moistened with water.

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    Saline, not water. If you don't have saline, take a teaspoon of table salt and dissolve it in a quart of sterile, cool waer.

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    I was at the doctor last week and he recommended a Polysporin as apposed to Neosporin (triple antibiotic). He says people have developed sun sensitivity to the Neo vs the Poly. Just thought I would throw in my two cents.
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    Quote Originally Posted by realist View Post
    I was at the doctor last week and he recommended a Polysporin as apposed to Neosporin (triple antibiotic). He says people have developed sun sensitivity to the Neo vs the Poly. Just thought I would throw in my two cents.
    My doctor says the same about Neosporin. He just says it can make the sore worse as some people have reactions to it. I can't remember the details.
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