Safe Medication Storage at Home
Proper medication storage maintains effectiveness and prevents accidents. Many seniors store medications in bathrooms where heat and humidity can damage them. Understanding how to store different types of medications helps them work properly and keeps your household safe.
适当的药物储存保持药效并防止意外。许多老年人将药物存放在浴室，热和湿气可能损害它们。
Store most medications in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. A bedroom closet or cabinet away from kitchen and bathroom is ideal. The bathroom medicine cabinet seems convenient but heat and humidity from showers can damage medications over time.
大多数药物应存放在阴凉干燥避光处。卧室衣柜或远离厨房浴室的柜子最理想。浴室药柜看似方便但淋浴的热和湿气会损害药物。
Keep medications out of reach of children and pets. Even child-resistant caps are not completely childproof. Dispose of expired or unused medications promptly. Do not share your medications with others as they are prescribed specifically for your condition.
将药物放在儿童和宠物接触不到的地方。即使儿童安全盖也不是完全儿童防护。及时处理过期或未使用药物。切勿与其他人分享药物。
Inspect medications regularly for damage. Discard cracked or discolored pills. Liquid medications that changed color may be spoiled. If unsure about safety consult your pharmacist. Never take medications that look different without verification.
定期检查药物是否损坏。丢弃裂开或变色的药片。颜色变化的液体药物可能已经变质。如果不确定安全性请咨询药剂师。
