HOME REMEDIES BOX

• Paracetamol
  For fever and pain
• Anti-inflammatory pain killer
  For aches and pain, e.g., joints, periods pains, muscle aches. Ibuprofen is a common one
• Antihistamines
  For allergies, hives (urticaria), itch. Common ones are piriton and clarityn
• Antacids
  To help ease indigestion and heartburn. Seek advice if you need to take antacids regularly without a formal diagnosis
• Creams
  A mild cortisone cream like hydrocortisone can help reduce inflammation caused by insect bites and eczema. Antiseptic creams can help reduce the risk of minor scrapes, cuts and bites becoming infected
• Dressings
  A simple first aid kit with some plasters, basic dressings, scissors, tweezers (for removing stings and foreign bodies like splinters), is always useful.