Essential medicines for Tet to protect health

During Tet, it is necessary to fully prepare the family medicine cabinet to promptly handle minor health problems or minor accidents that may occur during the holiday.

During Tet, it is necessary to fully prepare the family medicine cabinet to promptly handle minor health problems or minor accidents that may occur during the holiday.

Lunar New Year is an important time for people to gather with family and friends, welcoming the new year together with hopes for health and happiness.

However, with long holidays and festive activities, ensuring health is always a top priority. One of the important factors to protect health during this time is to fully prepare the family medicine cabinet, helping to promptly handle minor health problems or minor accidents that may occur during the holiday.

Pain reliever, fever reducer

During the holidays, parties, alcohol and changes in diet can make the body tired, even causing mild fever, headaches, muscle aches. Therefore, having pain relievers and fever reducers on hand is very important.

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Common medications such as paracetamol (acetaminophen), ibuprofen or aspirin can effectively relieve pain and reduce fever. However, it is important to note that aspirin is not recommended for children under 12 years of age due to the risk of Reye's syndrome - a serious medical condition.

According to experts, it is necessary to prepare painkillers and fever reducers, especially during Tet when the body is susceptible to symptoms such as headaches, flu or mild fever. However, people need to pay attention when using drugs, avoid arbitrarily using overdose or using the wrong medicine.

Cold and cough medicine

Colds and coughs are common illnesses in winter, especially in the cold and dry weather of Tet. Therefore, cold and cough medicines are indispensable in the family medicine cabinet. These medicines can help relieve uncomfortable symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, cough and sore throat.

Antihistamines (eg, loratadine, cetirizine) and expectorants such as acetylcysteine or ambroxol will help relieve symptoms of a runny nose, cough, and help clear airways. However, antibiotics should be avoided without a doctor's prescription, as antibiotics do not work against the virus that causes the flu.

According to Dr. Nguyen Thi Thuy, a respiratory disease specialist at the Central Lung Hospital, cold and cough medicines can help reduce symptoms, but if the flu lasts longer than 3-5 days, patients should go to a medical facility for examination and appropriate treatment.

Anti-allergy drugs

With the unpredictable weather during Tet, some people are prone to allergies due to cold air, dust, pollen or strange foods at the party. Antihistamines such as loratadine, cetirizine or fexofenadine can help relieve allergy symptoms such as rash, itchy skin, sneezing, or stuffy nose.

Doctor Le Hai Dang at Medlatec General Hospital said that during the holidays, eating and changing lifestyle can make the body susceptible to allergies, especially for those with a history of food or weather allergies. Therefore, it is necessary to equip the family medicine cabinet with anti-allergy drugs.

Topical and wound medications

During the holidays, minor injuries such as burns, scrapes, and insect bites can occur. It is helpful to have topical medications such as antibiotic ointments, anti-inflammatory medications such as hydrocortisone, or burn medications such as peppermint or aloe vera gel on hand. These medications help soothe the wound, reduce pain, prevent infection, and promote healing.

Topical medications are an important part of the family medicine cabinet, especially during Tet when outdoor activities and social interactions increase. It is necessary to equip anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving and wound-treating medications to promptly handle when necessary.

Supplements and vitamins

Tet is the time when people eat more and more often, leading to the possibility of a deficiency in essential vitamins and minerals. Vitamins such as vitamin C, vitamin D and zinc are important to strengthen resistance and protect the body from infections. Supplementing vitamin D in winter also helps the body prevent bone and joint diseases, especially in the elderly.

According to nutritionists, during Tet, the amount of fresh vegetables and fruits is less, so taking multivitamins or vitamin supplements should be noted to maintain health during the holidays.

Medications to treat underlying diseases (if any)

In addition to basic medications, families should also prepare special medications for underlying medical conditions, such as diabetes, blood pressure, or cardiovascular medications. These conditions can become serious if not treated properly, especially when the patient cannot go to the hospital due to long holidays.

Preparing a full and reasonable family medicine cabinet during Tet not only helps you deal with minor health problems in a timely manner, but also ensures peace of mind for family members. However, it should be noted that medicine only has the effect of supporting the treatment of minor health problems.

When symptoms are severe or prolonged, it is essential to seek medical attention for proper examination and treatment. Proactive prevention and careful preparation will help everyone celebrate Tet in a healthy and happy state.

Source: https://baodautu.vn/nhung-loai-thuoc-khong-the-thieu-dip-tet-de-bao-ve-suc-khoe-d243472.html