Discussion: Stockpiled Medical Preps

[hawkeye]

Hello all. I just wanted to get some input on what would be a good amount of medical preps for an "average" household (2 parents 1.5 children) for approximately 12 weeks (for starters). I know this list can get big and extreme really quickly...the idea is to start with basics and end up with a list that others can use...and then perhaps we can all expand on it after we've got something to work with?

I know we should have on hand:
Peroxide
Alcohol
Iodine?
Asprin
Tylenol
NyQuil (or Generic)
Teas (Shannon...can you please give some advice on herbal items we should have?)

But how much is the question...and what other supplies?

[LMonty]

Re: Discussion: Stockpiled Medical Preps

bandaids and bandaging supplies
consider common medical conditions of family members, and possible needs based on those (ie those with sinus problems, stomach trouble etc) that use OTC meds when the problem worsens.

if you take prescription meds, see if theres any OTC replacement and know what it is and how to use it and get enough if supply lines take down the pharmacies

have enough meds to treat symptoms based on how long you'd use them. Say to treat flu, youd want two tabs tylenol every four hours for an adult. Thats 12 tabs a day for one person. (6 times a day x 2) If youre treating fever and aches for up to a week- that's 12/day x 7 days- 84 tabs would be the likely largest amount one adult would use, so I'd tell soemone to have at least a bottle of 100 for each adult family member.

do the same with each med you stock. If the neede arises, you'll often use much more of them or of medical supplies than you might think, so figure it out in advance. Stock at least twice that if you can afford to, is my own feeling- its safer to have too much than too little. Good barter or sharing item too.

i had two boxes of bandaids in my preps, recently tried to cut off the tip of my left index finger. stuck it back togther, band-aided it up- changing it as it got wet or dirty. in 10 days, i went through most of a tube of antibiotic cream a bottle of peroxide and both boxes of bandaids. thats one finger wound! i now keep a lot more bandaids.....

oh, i only buy small cheap bottles of peroxide, not the large economy size. once you open it, it loses strength pretty quickly, so its not good value to use a large one.

[Niko]

Re: Discussion: Stockpiled Medical Preps

"Where there is no doctor" has a chapter on family medicine kit suggestions.

WTND_Chapter_23.pdf

[gsgs]

Re: Discussion: Stockpiled Medical Preps

where do you all come from ? Are there countries where
you can get drugs/medicaments without these tedious
doctor visits for prescriptions ?

[DRJJ]

Re: Discussion: Stockpiled Medical Preps

Granttan Woodson, in his new book, Bird Flu Manual, suggests the following supplies for each person on site. This list includes items necessary to nurse person with flu to health, assuming that he has a non-fatal case.

Prescription Drugs:

• Tamiflu 75 mg #20
• Probenecid 500 mg #20 (used to increased the blood level and half life of Tamiflu
• Promethazzine 25 mg (Phenargan) tablets #60 for nausa vomiting, abdominal cramping and nasal congestion
• Hydrocodone 5 mg with acetaminophen 325 (Lortab-5) #60 (for pain and cough)
• Diazepam 5 mg (Valium) #60 (for treatment of muscle aches, insomnia and anxiety)
• Azithromycin 250 mg (Zithromax, Z-pack) #20 (for treatment of bacterial pn

pneumonia, sinsitis or ear infections complicating influenze

Supplies for Hydration during flu attach..Says MOST CRITICAL ASPECT of CARE

1 lb Table Salt for dehydration fluid, gargle and nasal spray
10 Lbs. Table Sugar for dehydration,
6 oz. Baking Soda (for dehydration prevetion)
Household bleach for purifying water, 2 gallons, unscented
Caffeine (tea, coffee): 1 lb for treatment of respiriatory symptoms

Petroleum jelly 4 oz (for lubrication of tubes, suppositories and skin trt.
Cocoa Butter 2 oz
Ibuprofen 200 Mg, #100 tabets for treatment of flu symptoms
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 25 mg cap #100 for treatmeny of flu symptoms.
Robitussin DM Cough Syruph or generic equiv (12 oz
Acetaminophen 500mg Tylenol #100 tablets
Tea Kettle for steam
1 pint 95 proof grain alcohol(ethanol for use in making cough syrup and oral
N-95 masks #20 (2 boxes) from hardward store
50 gallon surdy plastic garbage container with top
1 box of latex gloves


This, my first post, is a partial list. If you would like the detail, let me know

DRJJ

[sharon sanders]

Re: Discussion: Stockpiled Medical Preps

DRJJ - Welcome and thanks. Yes, please post the detail.

[AlaskaDenise]

Re: Discussion: Stockpiled Medical Preps

Welcome DRJJ. Thanks for the lists.

Reminder to everyone - check your medication expiration dates....both OTC and Rx. rotate, rotate, rotate.

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