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College medicine kit essentials (urgent needs!)
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This is what we put in my daughter’s college medicine kit. My goal is for her to have what she (or her roomate) might need in a pinch. Of course, health centers and pharmacies are near but we agreed on certain things she should have in her room. Hop...
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Storage options
 
Emergency medicine
 
Wound care
 
Illness
 
Allergies
 
Pain management

Storage options

 
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This is the container I use. Small enough but holds essentials. We took things out of boxes to make it all fit.
Lidded Storage Caddy Blue - Brightroom™
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Option for a larger box if you want to include original medicine boxes etc and just generally need more space 
3 Layer Stackable storage bins with lid Portable Handled for Craft Adult
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Emergency medicine

 
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To save someone’s life.
NARCAN Nasal Spray 4mg Single Dose Opioid Overdose Emergency Treatment - 2ct: Habit Treatment with Naloxone Hydrochloride
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Just in case.
Plan B One-Step Emergency Contraceptive
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For someone with asthma having the ability to measure, your oxygen level is helpful.
CVS Pulse Oximeter - CVS Pharmacy
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Wound care

 
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Great antibiotic ointment for cuts.
Neosporin 24 Hour Infection Protection Antibiotic Ointment - 0.5oz
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Multiple sizes are important.
Band-Aid Flexible Fabric - 100ct
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To clean wounds.
Hydrogen Peroxide Topical Solution USP - 32oz - up&up™
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For sanitizing all the tools, skin, plus more
ReliOn Sterile Alcohol Swabs, 100 Count
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Self explanatory
CVS Durable Nitrile Exam Gloves, Medium, Large, Small
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Illness

 
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To detective fever.
Vicks Thermometers in Home Health Care
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Disposable sleeves to go over the thermometer so bacteria isn’t spread.
Digital Thermometer Covers
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Always good to have on hand
DayQuil & NyQuil in Cold Cough and Flu
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Self-explanatory and I always think the capsules are better than liquid
Pepto Bismol 5 Symptom Relief Caplets
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For stomach bug & stomach issues.
Nature's Bounty Activated Charcoal, 260 mg, 100 CT
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A natural sore throat spray.
Beekeeper's Naturals Propolis Immune Support Spray, 1 OZ
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Allergies

 
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For bug bites when oral bandryl isn’t needed.
Benadryl Extra Strength Anti-Itch Topical Analgesic Cream - 1oz
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For those dang allergies
Zyrtec in Allergy Medicine
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For big-time allergies
Benadryl Allergy Medicine for Adults, Ultratablets, 25 mg ...
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Pain management

 
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A monthly must have for my daughter.
Midol Heat Vibes Menstrual Pain Relief Heat Patches for Menstrual Symptom - 6ct
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For pain management
Fever Reducer 200 MG Ibuprofen Tablets , 100 Count
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For the female student. They’ve helped my daughter so much in the past in a pinch.
AZO Maximum Strength Urinary Pain Relief, UTI Pain Reliever - 24ct
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Having access to a couple instant ice packs is helpful.
Instant Cold Disposable Ice Packs: Pain Relief & More
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