Cool medicines
General Health
Posted on 02 January 2014
With the holidays upon us and the hot weather with us, NPS MedicineWise is reminding people that extremes in temperature can impact the effectiveness of medicines.
Clinical adviser at NPS MedicineWise, Dr Andrew Boyden, says that there are strategies that can be used to keep medicines safe and effective in extreme temperatures.
“Most medicines need to be stored under 25°C, so if you’re preparing for a heatwave or hitting the road over the holidays, you might need to use a cooler bag, esky or insulated pouch to store your medicines.”
Medicines may no longer work properly when stored above the maximum temperature recommended or if they freeze. Some medicines can also change their form in the heat and become difficult to use.
