what medicines shoul the first aid kit contain?

Answer 1

alcohol, antiseptic ointments, anti itch creams...benzocain too

Answer 2

I would have thought, NO medicine in a first aid kit....
Just triangular bandage,crepe bandage etc... steady pressure + raise a limb etc...

The whole point of of 'first aid' is that it's on the spot first assistance for any emergency major/minor, until you can get professional help as/ or / if required.

You don't need to be a qualified physician, or have a drug stock to keep someone comfortable, or save there life in a dire emergency!!


"My FIRST AID box under the passenger seat of my car contains bandages + stuff, but no medication!!!"

Answer 3

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Answer 4

No Medicines in the first aid kit. and no plasters or creams. only bandages.

Asperin can be kept near the first aid kit but must be clearly labeled with a child proof lid on.

Answer 5

This is according to a daycare state licensing. Never use any over the counter medicines, creams or tablets. You can be held responsible if anything happens.



. Adhesive bandages - assorted sizes
. Nonstick dressings - 4-inch squares
. Roll of gauze - 1- and 2-inch rolls
. Adhesive tape - 1-inch roll
. Butterfly bandages
. Elastic bandage - 3-inch roll (with safety pins)
. Packet of cotton swabs
. Roll of absorbent cotton
. Round-tipped scissors
. Tweezers
. Unbreakable, digital thermometer



. Alcohol wipes
. Disposable gloves
. Flashlight
. FIRST-AID CHART

Answer 6

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The Health & Safety Executive says -

There is no standard list of items to put in a first-aid box. It depends on what you assess the needs are. However, as a guide, and where there is no special risk in the workplace, a minimum stock of first-aid items would be:
a leaflet giving general guidance on first aid, eg HSE leaflet Basic advice on first aid
at work (see ‘Where can I get further information?’);
20 individually wrapped sterile adhesive dressings (assorted sizes);
two sterile eye pads;
four individually wrapped triangular bandages (preferably sterile);
six safety pins;
six medium-sized (approximately 12 cm x 12 cm) individually wrapped sterile
unmedicated wound dressings;
two large (approximately 18 cm x 18 cm) sterile individually wrapped
unmedicated wound dressings;
one pair of disposable gloves.
You should not keep tablets or medicines in the first-aid box.
The above is a suggested contents list only; equivalent but different items will be considered acceptable.

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However, in 2003, the HSE published the following -

HSE guidance states that first aid at work does not include giving tablets or medications to treat illness and such items should not be kept in the first aid box. However, strictly speaking, there is no legal bar to employers making such items available to employees, if the assessment of first aid needs indicates they should be provided. HSE has no objection to paracetamol or aspirin being made available in the workplace. First aiders issuing these tablets should have a reasonable understanding of what is involved.

HSE has no objection to employers providing vending machines for dispensing paracetamol. It is preferable that these machines are not located in areas where the public will have access to them.

Some workers carry their own medications such as inhalers for asthma or 'Epipens' which contain injectable adrenaline for the treatment of severe allergic (anaphylactic) reactions, for example to peanuts. These medications are prescribed by a doctor. If an individual needs to take their own prescribed medication, the first aider's role is limited to helping them do so and contacting the emergency services as appropriate.

Medicines legislation restricts the administration of injectable medicines. Unless self administered, they may only be administered by or in accordance with the instructions of a doctor (eg by a nurse). However, in the case of adrenaline there is an exemption to this restriction which means in an emergency, a suitably trained lay person is permitted to administer it by injection for the purpose of saving life. The use of an Epipen to treat anaphylactic shock falls into this category. Therefore, first aiders may administer an Epipen if they are dealing with a life threatening emergency in a casualty who has been prescribed and is in possession of an Epipen and where the first aider is trained to use it.

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Answer 7

first aid kits do not contain medicines you are not a dr just trying to keep someone alive or stop bleeding you can be sued for giving meds to someone

Answer 8

A basic first aid kit should contain plasters, a couple of different sized banadages, painkillers such as paracetamol or aspirin, a pair of small scissors, pair of tweezers, dressings, surgical tape such as micropore, antihistamines, an antiseptic cream or spray such as savlon, a thermometer and antiseptic wipes.. as well as things like inhalers or insulin if you or a member of your family needs them.

Answer 9

a first aid kit should not contain any medicines in it as you need to be a qualified doctor or nurse to administer it.

Answer 10

Are you going on a trip around the world or is this kit just for general home use?

For home use, have paracetemol and ibuprofen as analgesics - these can also lower a fever. Indigestion tablets and imodium for tummy upsets.

Answer 11

First aid boxes don't generally contain mrdicines, but you could keep aspirin as its a good way to save someones life if they're having a heart attack. Give them aspirin at the first signs and it will thin the blood and could save their life.