Most medicines are required to be stored at room temperature and in a cool place. Not more than 30 degrees Celsius temperature, generally do not need to make special treatment. If the temperature is too high, some drugs, such as suppositories, should be stored in the refrigerator freezer. Drugs that are susceptible to moisture, such as dried yeast and compound licorice tablets, should be stored in an airtight container to avoid moisture.
Medicines that should be kept in the refrigerator
Injections Insulin, which is mainly used by diabetic patients, should usually be kept in the refrigerator to avoid heat, sunlight or freezing. If the patient is away from home, they can be kept at room temperature below 25°C for about 6 weeks.
Applications Applications usually contain volatile solvents such as alcohol, which should be tightened after use and placed in the refrigerator to obtain a longer shelf life.
Topical medicines Eye drops, nose drops, ear drops, lotions and gargles are best kept in the refrigerator during the summer months.
Suspensions Most antibiotic syrups are in the form of suspensions that need to be brewed. These medicines, which come in powder form in containers, have a shelf life of the labeled expiration date at room temperature in their un-brewed state. Once water has been added, the shelf life has been shortened, usually to no more than 15 days, and should be kept refrigerated.
Suppositories Suppositories can be softened due to high temperatures, making them inconvenient to use, so they can be placed in the refrigerator during the summer months, or placed in the refrigerator prior to use, and then taken out and reused after they have hardened.