What Dangers Lurk in Your Medicine Cabinet?

Entry #1729, October 16, 2012

Our medicine cabinet is there for us to do first aid applications whenever needed. But this is the cabinet that each member of the family doesn’t wish to open at any time of the year. It’s there but you rather not want to use or desire to perform its purpose.

One of the important medicines you have in the medicine cabinet is the pain reliever. Pain relievers come in cream, capsule, or tablet. These are used for burns, blisters, and other pains experienced by a person. However, you have to consider some precautions in storing pain relievers in your medicine cabinet.

Do you know how safe your medicine is?

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), OTC pain-relieving skin creams such as Bengay, IcyHot, Flexall, Capzasin, and Mentholatum can cause chemical burns. This warning is issued by the agency to prevent the risk of skin irritations or discomforts that this brings. But with proper usage and storage, these unpleasant occurrences are avoided.

Proper use of pain relievers includes the following tips:

• You should never apply pain relieving creams on the damaged or irritated skin.
• You should not cover the infected area with a bandage after applying the pain relieving cream.
• Follow the directions accurately as indicated. Be aware that it doesn’t mean you apply more; the effect is faster and better.
• Never use a heating pad or hot water bottle in conjunction with a pain relieving cream.
• It is normal to experience a cooling or warming sensation in the areas where you applied the cream. However, the sensation should be tolerable. If pain is experienced, stop the application.

Although you will feel some reactions on your skin but then it should never be something that will bring severe discomforts or burning feelings on your part. Otherwise, discontinue use and consult your doctor. It’s better safe than sorry.

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