The Sharjah Civil Defence Authority issued an essential advisory to protect public safety through proper guidelines on how to store medicines safely at home.
How to store medicines safely at home: Essential guidelines
The Sharjah Civil Defence Authority stresses that every household needs to maintain constant awareness and implement preventive safety protocols. The authority suggests placing all medications in a specific storage area with proper lighting, which must be inaccessible to children and pets to avoid accidental poisonings. People need to store their medicines in their original containers with visible labels while checking expiration dates to properly dispose of any expired or unused medications.
The authority warns against placing medicines in bathrooms or kitchens because these areas experience high humidity and temperature changes that can damage medication effectiveness. A bedroom cabinet serves as the most suitable location for storing medications because it provides both dryness and coolness.
Residents who follow these guidelines will lower their chances of accidental poisoning while maintaining the safety and effectiveness of their medications.
Proper disposal of medications
People should bring their unused or expired medications to pharmacies for proper disposal. The practice of flushing or discarding medicines through household trash creates environmental harm by polluting the UAE’s ecosystem.
The incorrect disposal of medications creates environmental risks. People should return their unused and expired medications to pharmacies for proper disposal. The practice of returning expired medications to pharmacies protects water sources and soil from contamination, which creates a safer environment for everyone.
Also Read: The proper care of medication extends beyond the UAE’s hot climate to include other items.
Expats and tourists who want to endure the heat should look at our UAE Summer Safety Tips: How Expats and Tourists Can Stay Safe During the Scorching Heat Contact local authorities for expert advice on heatstroke prevention, hydration, and more.
Every resident who stays informed and cautious helps create a safer and healthier home and community.
