Supplies and Medications

Supplies and Equipment

Soap
Dish soap
Hand sanitizers*
Disinfectant wipes (1 to 2-year shelf life)
Disinfectant cleaners*
Chlorine bleach (6 to 12-month shelf life)
Facial tissues
Antiviral facial tissues (1+ year shelf life)
Toilet paper
Disposable diapers
Garbage bags
Surgical face masks/respirators
Disposable gloves
Paper towels
Paper plates
Paper cups
Plastic silverware
Drinking straws
Sippy cups or sports bottles
Bed tray
Medical thermometer

Foods to Aid in Recovery from Diarrhea

Rice – cooked or the cooking water#
Rice cereal
Carrots – cooked or as soup
Applesauce
Banana
Potato
Bread
Saltine crackers

Over-the-Counter Pharmaceuticals

Acetaminophen*
Ibuprofen*
Anti-diarrheal medication*
Decongestant*
Cough medicines*
Vitamins*
Rehydration drinks

Non-Pharmaceutical Medications+

Echinacea* (immune strengthening)
Licorice spice tea (cough, congestion)
Chamomile tea (nausea, headache, stress)
Peppermint tea (nausea, cough)
Blackberry tea (diarrhea)
Cinnamon tea (diarrhea, vomiting)
Ginger (nausea, vomiting)
Colloidal silver solution* (anti-microbial)
Honey (cough, skin ointment)
Activated charcoal capsules (vomiting)
Essential oils

Ingredients for Homemade Rehydration Drinks

Salt
Sugar
Lite salt (NaCl + KCl)
Salt substitute (KCl)
Baking soda
Powdered drink mix
Rice baby cereal
Sugar-free flavored gelatin
Clean water


*These items have a recommended shelf life and should be used and rotated by the shelf life date on the packaging.

#Cook regular rice with double the amount of water. After 20 minutes, drain off the water and use as a drink. Continue to cook rice until as dry as desired.

+These non-pharmaceuticals do not work for everyone and should be used according to documented references. Learn how and when to use these.