To avoid medication from losing their efficacy, one should store it properly in the first place. Storing your medication properly ensure longer shelf life.

Medication Storage Place

• A cool, dry and away from sunlight is always a good place to store your medication.
• Try to avoid storing your medication in places that are exposed to high moisture and heat, which reduces the potency of the medication. The bathroom and kitchen is not a good place to store your medication.
• Some medication need to be refrigerated. Always check the label of your medication for storage instructions.
• Also check your medication storage areas twice a year for expired medications.

Labeling Reminders

• Do not play mix and match. Always keep each medication in a separate container. Mixing different medication in the same container may cause unwanted interaction. This may be dangerous. You might also take the wrong medication!
• Keep medication in their original containers This will prevent incidents of wrong dosage
• If you must use a different container to store your medication, make sure that it is labeled correctly.
• Be alert on the expiry date. You can always highlight the expiry date on the labels for easy checking.
• Do not keep your expired medication. Discard them!

Child Safety

It’s very important to take preventive steps to avoid accidental poisonings if you have children in your house.

• Keep your medication out of the reach of children. It’s better to lock your medication storage area at all times.
• It’s also advisable to use containers with child-resistant caps to store your medication.
• Do not mislead your children into telling that medication is candy!