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Here is a list of useful medicines and dressings and a description of their uses. Keep them in a box or cupboard with a lock, or store them well out of the reach of children:

• Paracetamol syrups: For relief of pain or fever in young children
• Soluble Aspirin: For adults and children over 12 years
• Cough Linctus: For dry or painful coughs, but not caused by cold
• Menthol Crystals: Add to hot water to make steam inhalations for treating catarrh and dry/painful coughs
• Antiseptic Cream: For treating septic spots and sores
• Calamine lotion: For dabbing on insect bites, stings & sunburn
• Cotton wool or antiseptic wipes: For cleaning cuts and grazes
• Thermometer/fever scan (forehead thermometer)
• Non-adhesive dressings, plasters & 3″ crepe bandages
• A good up-to-date first aid book
• Tweezers