jimLE
A True Doomsday Prepper
congrats on the baby..and i hope that son-in-law gets a job soon..
Congrats! If I had known how much more fun the grandkids were I would have skipped the first round!I'm a new grandpa today. My daughter gave birth to a new 7-1/2 pound baby boy this morning. Mother and baby are doing fine. Dad just got laid off at the mill last week, so things are going to be a little tight until he goes back to work this Spring.
I transferred our County registration to the new locale with the County Extension office to get involved with the local 4h, and we took the ten year old to the County O-Rama where he participated in the sport fish identification, bait casting, firearm safety, and bb rifle shooting competitions. A lot of 4h families are homeschoolers and preppers.
Wow, I only wish I was that organized! My medical bag is pretty well stocked, but it's just all thrown in the bag in a mess!For our first aid kits I never purchase the small medication packets for the FAKs instead I purchase bulk bottles and fill each bag labeled for the OTC meds and adding desiccants as shown below. So today I was re-supplying the FAK for our backpacks, these meds should cover most anything encountered if bugging out. For non OTC meds I pull the labels off the bottle and place in the larger bag that stores all the smaller pouches though prescribed pain meds should be kept in original container w/label in a non-shtf situation. I change the meds out every two years. Desiccants is very important when bagging meds like this especially for un-coated and gelatin coated meds
20) Acetaminophen 500MG
20) Ibuprofen 200MG
20) *Ibuprofen 800MG
20) Diphenhydramine HCI 25MG
20) Aspirin uncoated (NSAID) 325MG
20) Ranitidine 150MG
20) Loperamide Hydrochloride 2MG
20) Guaifenesin 400MG
20) Dramamine 50MG
20) Pepto-Bismol Chewables
30) Penicillin 500MG
* non OTC
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This explains the generic names on my labels.
1. Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) – Among the OTC anti-inflammatory medications, ibuprofen is probably the most versatile. Primarily indicated for pain and inflammation, it may also be used to relieve headaches, earaches, sore throats, sinus pain, stiff neck, muscle strains, menstrual cramps, arthritis including gout, and back pain. It is also effective at reducing fever and is generally safe for use in children. It is not advisable for most stomach-related pain, although may decrease the pain of kidney stones, kidney infections, and possibly bladder infections. The most common side effect is stomach irritation or heartburn. When combined with acetaminophen it is nearly as effective as codeine, tramadol, or hydrocodone in relieving more severe pain.
2. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) – Acetaminophen is the only OTC pain-reliever that is not an anti-inflammatory drug. It will not irritate the stomach like ibuprofen, aspirin, or naproxen. It is useful for the same conditions as ibuprofen, though effectiveness varies according to patient. As mentioned above, it may be combined with ibuprofen in full doses for more severe pain. Side effects are very few, though in high dose, especially when combined with alcohol, it can lead to liver failure. It is available in several pediatric dosages, both for pain relief and fever reduction.
3. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) – An inexpensive antihistamine, diphenhydramine is primarily used for drainage due to respiratory infections and nasal allergies, in both adults and children. It is also indicated for hives and itching, including itchy rashes such as poison ivy. Although not all patients become drowsy when using diphenhydramine, many do so, making this medication useful for insomnia as well. Some people find the drug relieves nausea or mild anxiety.
4. Loperamide (Imodium) – The most effective OTC medication for diarrhea is loperamide, which is available both as tablet form and liquid for children. It is often useful for relieving intestinal cramping.
5. Meclizine (Bonine, Dramamine) – This antiemetic drug is available both over the counter and by prescription. It relieves nausea, vomiting, motion sickness, and vertigo-like dizziness. For some patients it causes drowsiness, and therefore may be used as a sleep aid. It is related to medications for anxiety and may help with this as well.
6. Ranitidine (Zantac) – Although several medications are available OTC for the treatment of heartburn, ulcers, and other acid-reducing conditions, ranitidine is among the best-tolerated, is inexpensive, and is also useful for relieving hives. Doctors often advise an acid-reducing medication such as ranitidine for patients who experience stomach upset when taking ibuprofen, though this must be done with caution.
7. Mucinex DM (Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin) – This is great for the kind of colds that cause lots of coughing and chest congestion. Drink plenty of water with it.
8. Pepto-Bismol (Bismuth subsalicylate) – Soothe almost any kind of stomach discomfort (diarrhea, heartburn, indigestion, nausea) by limiting digestive secretions and reducing inflammation.
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