Introduction of essential drugs for American immigrant families

When you go out, you will inevitably feel hot and chest tightness. For example, if you live in the United States, sometimes you just need to take some over-the-counter drugs to solve the problem without going to the local hospital. What are the essential over-the-counter drugs for American immigrant families?

1. Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and one of the basic drugs designated by the World Health Organization. It is mainly used to relieve fever symptoms caused by pain, inflammation or cold. In order to avoid stomach discomfort or heartburn after taking it, it is generally recommended to take it with food. In general, children can take it.

Recommended brands: Motrin, Advil

2. Acetaminophen is an anti-inflammatory drug over the counter, which is used to relieve pain and reduce fever. Taking acetaminophen according to the standard dose is quite safe, so it is suitable for sick babies or children. Need to be reminded that if the dosage is too much, and drinking alcohol while taking the medicine, it will cause liver function damage. Therefore, the daily dosage should not exceed 4000mg (equivalent to 8 tablets of 500mg).

Recommended brand: Tylenol

3. Diphenhydramine is mainly used for urticaria and itchy skin caused by general allergies, and can also be used to prevent motion sickness such as seasickness, carsickness and airsickness. Because most of the adverse symptoms after taking it are drowsiness, the drug is generally attributed to the sleeping aid area of the pharmacy. But for children and teenagers, it is easy to get high excitement after taking it.

Recommended brand: Benadryl

4. Loperamide is the most effective over-the-counter drug for diarrhea. Both tablet and liquid forms are suitable for children. However, this medicine can not alleviate the symptoms of dyspepsia, and it is recommended to take it at the same time with Pepto Bismol.

Recommended brands: IMO, pep to Bismol

5. Pseudoephedrine is marketed as a drug for treating nasal congestion, antitussive and expectorant caused by allergy or upper respiratory tract infection. The oral liquid of this medicine is also suitable for sick children over six years old. Its most common side effect is to stimulate adrenaline to rise, leading to symptoms such as excessive heart rate, palpitation and high blood pressure.

Recommended brand: Sudafed

6. Mecrizine is a common antiemetic drug, which can be used as a prescription drug or a Chinese patent medicine. It is very effective in treating motion sickness (seasickness, carsickness, airsickness). The most common adverse reaction is drowsiness.

Recommended brands: Boning, Halo Haining

7. Ranitidine is a very effective over-the-counter drug to relieve stomach pain and heartburn caused by hyperacidity. There are similar drugs on the market for relieving stomach acid or nausea, such as Prilosec, Prevacid, Zegerid, etc. Among them, Prevacid is suitable for relieving heartburn symptoms of pregnant women during pregnancy.

Recommended brand: Zantac

8. 1% of hydrocortisone cream is steroid cream. It is very effective in treating minor skin discomfort caused by infection or allergy. Suitable for sick adults or children. Diphenhydramine cream is also recommended for similar products.

Recommended brand: Cortizone

9.Neosporin ointment is a commonly used antibacterial ointment, which is mainly used to treat minor skin cuts and lacerations to avoid reinfection.

Recommended brand: Neosporin

10. Clotrimazole is mainly used to treat fungal infections. Generally speaking, fungal infections on the skin, such as tinea and diaper rash, are treated by local application. When used to treat female cervical infection, suppository or plaster can be selected.

Recommended brand: Lotrimin