Items You Should Have in Your Medicine Chest First things first: You've got to take stock of what's in there already - and then clean and restock it annually. Toss out old supplies and anything that's damaged (damaged container, unreadable or missing labels, broken or discolored pills) or past its expiration date. This is also the time to get your prescription and over-the-counter ( OTC ) medicines out of there, and not just because your guests might snoop. A "medicine" chest isn't actually for storing your medicines, however convoluted that may sound. The humidity in your bathroom isn't good for medicine, most of which can deteriorate quickly in moisture -- you may like a steamy shower, but your pills don't. Store them instead in a cool, dark and dry place in another room. Kid-friendly Medicine Chest If you have small kids in the house, you'll need a few additional items in your arsenal: Topical protectant creams (for diaper-rash
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