Due to the military aggression of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, hostilities continue, and enemy missile strikes damaged critical infrastructure. Therefore, a first-aid kit should be at home for every Ukrainian during the war and contain the minimum necessary set of medicines.. The Ministry of Health told what to put in a basic home first aid kit.

What medicines should be in the first aid kit.

It is necessary to check the contents of the home first aid kit and add to it those medicines that are not enough. In particular, the first-aid kit should contain:.

Painkillers and antipyretics (paracetamol, ibuprofen).

Solution for restoring the water-salt balance in case of poisoning and sorbents (based on silicon dioxide - not black activated carbon).

Antiseptic (chlorhexidine, 70% alcohol, etc.).

Allergy cream or tablets (active ingredients: loratadine, cetizirine).

Sterile saline solution for washing wounds.

Eye wash drops.

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What else to put in the first aid kit.

The Ministry of Health also recommends adding to the first-aid kit:.

Elastic bandages.

Safety studs.

Sterile gloves.

Tweezers.

Scissors.

Non-alcohol wipes.

Thermometer.

Plasters (including for the eyes).

Sterile bandages.

Triangular (kerchief) bandages.

The Ministry of Health noted that in wartime conditions, a high-quality turnstile to stop the blood should be added to the first-aid kit and learn how to use it.. A tourniquet that is used to take blood from a vein is not suitable.

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