Don't give children medication intended for adults. Don't take or administer medicine prescribed for someone else. A hall closet out of direct sunlight is a good alternative. Store all medication out of the reach of children. Make sure all medications contain child-safety lids if there are children in the home.
Elderly people can request that pharmacists put easy-open lids on their prescription bottles.
Ask the pharmacist to put an expiration date on prescription bottles. Clean out the medicine cabinet once a year. Throw away any products that have expired. This site is best viewed with Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator . Legal terms and Privacy Policy .