1. Digestive Medications

Symptoms of functional digestive disorders often include pain, upper burning sensation, fullness after meals, quick satiety, upper abdominal distension, nausea, belching, and more. Due to various physiological mechanisms of different diseases, treatment should be based on the patient's symptoms for appropriate medication.

During the Tet holiday, irregular eating habits become more common with increased frequency, making our digestion challenging. Many people experience indigestion, digestive disorders, and discomfort. Therefore, don't forget to have digestive enzymes ready in the medicine cabinet. They will help the stomach work more efficiently, making everyone's body healthier and in a better mood to welcome the vibrant and lively first days of the new year.

2. Fever-Reducing and Flu-Resistant Medications

In recent years, the weather in Vietnam has become more unpredictable, especially during the early days of the year. The constantly changing conditions, ranging from rain to sun, cold to hot, may catch you off guard, leading to fevers or flu. If it's just a mild fever, you can use a cold compress or drink more water. However, if the fever is above 38 degrees Celsius or you have the flu, it's advisable to take fever-reducing or flu-resistant medication to recover quickly. Falling ill on the first day of spring is truly disheartening.

The safest recommended fever-reducing medication is Paracetamol. It comes in various forms such as tablets, powder, or suppositories. Once you have a fever-reducing medicine, it's essential to know the principles and how to use it. They can reduce a fever caused by any reason, but parents need to be aware of the potential toxicity of Paracetamol to the liver when overdosed and used continuously for 3-4 days.

During Tet, our outings are likely more frequent than usual. Moving on the road and encountering dust or foreign objects flying into your eyes is unavoidable. If they are not removed promptly, they can cause serious harm to your eyes. Especially, rubbing your eyes to push out foreign objects is a big mistake and can cause more damage to your eyes.

Therefore, always keep a small, adorable bottle of eye drops in your bag to protect your eyes anytime. Additionally, the spring weather is often damp and cold, easily causing nasal congestion and a runny nose. Prepare a bottle of nose drops in advance to avoid discomfort in this unusual weather.

Pains such as stomachaches and headaches can strike at any time. Especially during the Tet holiday, prolonged and noisy celebrations, coupled with unpredictable weather, can easily give you a pounding headache or uncomfortable warmth in the stomach. Without pain relief medications, you might end up staying indoors all day without joining the festivities. So, pay attention! Having pain relief medications ready for Tet is also a wise move, don't you think?

Paracetamol is a basic medication for treating mild to moderate pain and for reducing fever. It is considered a fundamental pain relief medication, prioritized for use in both adults and children due to its favorable benefit-risk balance.

On the first day of the year, in case of minor cuts or falls, cotton pads are indispensable for bandaging wounds, and antiseptic solution to clean the scraped skin. Not all pharmacies are open on Tet, so it's wise to prepare in advance for yourself and your loved ones.

Whether to use cotton, gauze, Urgo, or antiseptic depends on the severity and type of the injury. For small cuts or minor abrasions, you can use non-prescription medical cotton. However, some injuries or wounds may require proper bandaging and the use of antibiotics rather than regular bandages. If the wound is bleeding heavily, it's serious and requires immediate medical attention.

We need to clean wounds because it helps reduce excess bacteria, clean debris, plaque, and inflammatory fluid. However, washing wounds can also damage tissues. The effectiveness or harm of wound disinfection depends on the pressure used to clean the wound and the antiseptic solution itself.

Alcohol, physiological saline, or oxygenated water are all essential in your family medicine cabinet during Tet. For minor wounds such as burns or cuts, these are effective antiseptic solutions that help your wound heal faster. In addition, physiological saline also helps you wash your hands, face, or mouth before and after meals. How convenient, isn't it?

Allergy is an excessive reaction when exposed to antigens or foreign substances in the human body. Allergy medications are antagonistic, counteracting the body's hypersensitivity to foreign substances. Hives is a complex condition with many different causes, such as parasites, infections, food or weather, medications, respiratory antigens (pollen, dust, mold spores, etc.). Treating hives lightly can be straightforward, with at-home treatment using antihistamine medications for one to several weeks combined with identifying and eliminating the causative factors.

Many people may experience allergies, rashes, and itching due to changes in weather or consuming incompatible foods. Without timely treatment, you will feel extremely uncomfortable, and in severe cases, you may need to visit the hospital for treatment. Therefore, prepare some basic allergy medications in advance to prevent such situations.

Eucalyptus oil, various creams, ointments, gels... are the essentials to alleviate pain from injuries or discomfort such as back pain, stomach ache, or leg pain due to festive activities or hiking during the Lunar New Year. You can stock up on products like Thai Duong medicated oil, salonpas patches, tiger balm ointment, which are commonly available at pharmacies.

Moreover, these items are not only needed during Tet but are also useful in our daily lives. For older Vietnamese individuals, these massage oils are undoubtedly familiar for their incredible benefits. Eucalyptus oil, various creams, ointments, gels... have remarkable and quick pain-relieving effects; simply apply a thin layer on the affected area. Every household should have a box of these products to prevent discomfort during unexpected situations. If you plan long trips, it's advisable to have these oils on hand for incidents like sprained ankles or bruises, as they can swiftly alleviate pain and soothe immediate discomfort.

We are well aware that mosquitoes are highly dangerous insects as they serve as intermediate carriers of various diseases. Mosquito bites cause itching and discomfort, and can potentially lead to diseases such as dengue fever and malaria. For young children, who cannot actively protect themselves, mosquito bites are a common occurrence. Therefore, using mosquito and insect repellent for children is essential.

Not only during the Tet holiday but also in your daily life, mosquito and insect repellent are crucial for your family. To prevent dengue fever and avoid insect bites, it's advisable to apply repellent daily. Especially during Tet when you may travel to new and unfamiliar areas, taking preventive measures is indispensable.

During Tet, we often experience specific changes in our activities, rest, and diet, affecting our health. Habits like consuming alcohol, carbonated drinks, eating seeds such as sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, melon seeds, as well as processed foods and fried dishes, or indulging in hot pot meals, can lead to dental issues such as toothaches, gum inflammation, and mouth ulcers...

Nothing is more uncomfortable than having a mouth ulcer, making it challenging to enjoy delicious food. Therefore, it's advisable to have a dedicated supply of medication for oral health in your family medicine cabinet to ensure that your family's Tet is filled with joy.

The development of society implies an increase in dust, environmental pollution, and food contamination. This has led to a growing impact on our health. Diseases such as gastric pain, irritable bowel syndrome... are now affecting even young people. These types of illnesses require specific medications. Therefore, it's essential to have preventive medicines in our homes at all times.

If your health is facing issues and you need to take certain medications for treatment, don't forget to stock them up during the Tet holidays. Not all pharmacies are open during Tet, so make sure to take your prescribed medications regularly. While spring is for celebration, health is equally crucial.