South Africans urged to clear medicine cabinet to eliminate unforeseen dangers
Spokesperson for Pharma Dynamics Nicole Jennings says clearing out your medicine cabinet might be last on a person's list of priorities but doing so could eliminate unforeseen dangers.She says one of the dangers of keeping unused medication at home is that it often leads to misuse among teenagers.
After expiry, many medications lose their effectiveness, and some may even become toxic. It’s important to keep in mind that once a medication has expired, manufacturers can no longer guarantee the medication’s safety. Jennings suggests that when cleaning out their medicine cabinets people must discard expired medications.
"Check that medical devices, such as thermometers and blood pressure monitors are still in good working order. Always store medication on a high shelf where children cannot reach and avoid storing in a bathroom cabinet, as steam from showers and baths can expedite their expiry.
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