If medications are not in original containers and labeled clearly, through them away. It's dangerous to store medicines in anything but their original containers. Some medicines come in tinted glass for example, because exposure to light may cause them to deteriorate. Discard old tubes of cream that have become hardened or cracked. Throw out any liquid medicines that now appear cloudy or filmy.
Every medication is a potential poison.
If there are children in the house, keep all medicines and vitamins locked in a high cabinet, well out of their reach. Keep a container of Syrup of Ipecac handy in case of accidental poisoning. American Institute for Preventive Medicine. 2001 Partners in Corporate Health, Inc.