First Aid Kits - Contents

Here is a list of some of the items that you may want to include in a first aid kit for your home:

acetaminophen
adhesive tape
alcohol (rubbing 70 percent)
alcohol wipes
antacid
antidiarrheal medication
antihistamine
aspirin
antiseptic ointment
blanket
bulb syringe
butterfly bandages
calamine lotion
candles
chemical ice packs or ice bag
chemical hot packs or hot water bottle
cotton swabs
decongestant
elastic bandages
face mask for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
first-aid book
flashlight
hypoallergenic tape
hydrogen peroxide
ibuprofen
insect repellent
insect sting swabs
latex gloves
matches
paper and pencil
paper cups
safety pins
scissors
soap
sterile cotton balls
sterile eye patches
sterile gauze pads (4" x 4")
stretchable gauze roll
sugar or glucose solution
syrup of ipecac
thermometer (oral and rectal)
tissues
tongue blades
tweezers
waterproof tape