Medicine Cabinet Must-Haves: What a Doctor Says You Really Need

Accidents and sudden illnesses never seem to happen at a convenient time. And when they do, the last thing you want to realize is that your medicine cabinet is empty.

A well-stocked medicine cabinet covers the basics: pain relievers, wound care, digestive aids, allergy medication and a few key tools.

We asked Andrew Wong, MD, a primary care physician with Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Westport, to share exactly what belongs and what you can skip.

“Keeping your medicine cabinet prepared is one of the easiest things you can do for your family. It saves you from a lot of unnecessary stress and gives you a solid first step before you need professional care,” says Dr. Wong. >> Read more