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We’ve all been there before. Curled up in bed with a bad cold, head hurting and can’t breathe through your nose, only to realize you ran out of Tylenol and nasal spray. No one wants to drive to a store to pick up meds while they’re sick. With cold and flu season upon us, we thought it would be a good time to discuss the everyday and not-so-everyday items that everyone should have on hand.
Commonly used items:
- Pain Relievers – Advil, Bayer
- Minor upset stomach – Tums Ultra Assist
- Antacid – Alka Seltzer
- Daily Vitamins – Nature Made Multi Vitamins
- Vitamin D* – Nature Made Vitamin D Tablets
- Probiotics – Renew Life Probiotic
- Antihistamine – Benadryl Dye-Free Liquigels
- Allergy relief – Flonase Spray
- Upset stomach/diarrhea – Pepto Bismal
*Nearly everyone that lives this far north is Vitamin D deficient. Please check with your doctor before adding this to your daily regimen.
Cold and Flu:
- Thermometer – iCalibeur Infrared Thermometer
- Nasal decongestant – NeilMed Sinus Rinse Kit
- Cough syrup – Nyquil/Dayquil
- Immune Support – Nuun Immunity Hydration
- Cough drops/Throat lozenge – Ricola, Halls
First Aid:
- Band-Aids – Band-Aid Skin-Flex Assorted Sizes
- Antibiotic Ointment – Neosporin
- Hydrogen Peroxide – (Due to demand during COVID, this item may be out of stock)
- Elastic bandage – Ace Elastic Bandage
- Sterile Gauze – Premier Value Gauze Sponges
- Alcohol wipes – Premier Value Alcohol Pads
- Itch/Sting relief – After Bite Itch Cream
- Hot/Cold pack – Thermacare
- Burn Relief/Chapped/Cracked skin – Vaseline
Here’s to hoping everyone stays healthy through the cold and flu season and beyond!