Real Simple Health First Aid & Health Basics Medicine Cabinet Medicine Cabinet Essentials Checklist Medicine Cabinet Essentials Checklist Keep these supplies on hand to treat minor ailments―and to save yourself a late-night dash to the drugstore. Advertisement FB Tweet More Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print Credit: Papercut Checklist For Pain, Headaches, and Fevers Aspirin Acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) Ibuprofen (such as Advil and Motrin) Thermometer For Congestion, Colds, and Coughs Cough medicine Decongestant (such as Sudafed or Dristan) Throat lozenges For Allergies and Itching Antihistamine (such as Benadryl) Hydrocortisone cream (for persistent itching) Calamine lotion Eyedrops For Digestive Issues Antacids (in tablet or liquid form) Antidiarrheal treatment Laxatives For Cuts and Burns Gauze, bandages, and medical tape Antiseptic for wound cleaning (such as hydrogen peroxide) Antibiotic ointment for preventing infections from wounds Aloe vera gel Miscellaneous Sunscreen Antifungal creams (athlete's foot relief)
