Bathroom Safety Tips
While storing medicine in your bathroom cabinet may be convenient, it may also not be the best idea. The heat and moisture from the bathroom can cause medicines to become less potent, breakdown and expire early. According to Consumer Med Safety, prescriptions should be kept in a dry, cool place — and always out of the reach of children. It’s also important to throw out all unused and expired medicine.
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July 7, 2015