 Your
medicine chest or cabinet, that is. When was the last time you
cleaned it out?
If you’re a regular headache sufferer or
live with someone who is, then your cabinet is probably full
of pain-killing pills like acetaminophen, ibuprofen and aspirin.
You should make it a habit to check expiry dates
and chuck out all expired meds or those that show signs of breaking
down. Just like food, drugs do spoil over time. Ready-to-be-thrown-out
aspirin and acetaminophen tablets may smell of vinegar. Liquid
meds may become discoloured.
Don’t throw medications in the garbage!
Instead, take them to your local pharmacy for disposal. Many
pharmacies have programs where they accept old medications and
pay for special waste disposal companies to destroy them safely.
Alternatively, check out local community newspapers advertising
hazardous waste disposal days organized by your community. You
can usually get rid of outdated medications at these events
along with unwanted household chemicals like leftover paint
and paint thinners.
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