Where do you store your medicine in Thailand ? 

 

Not all medicine should be kept in fridges, what is your solution? I guess some run aircon inside their house or appartment 24/7, but we do not, and some medicine is degraded and should be kept between 15 - 25 celsius. Even vitamins, creatine and protein powder shouldn’t be exposed to higher temperatures or temperature fluctuations. 

 

 

Been looking at wine cellars as one solution. 

 

 

 

When I receive medicine from a hospital pharmacy, I'm usually told how to store it. Some of my eye drops are even handed to me, surrounded by ice packs!
If a medicine is cold when given to me, I keep it in the fridge. If not, I just keep them in a drawer in the kitchen, which is the coolest room in my home. We do NOT use A/C very often, even in summer (except for the bedroom when sleeping), so the temps in the house stay in the high 20 's-low 30's. We've lived this way ever since moving to Thailand, and the meds have always been stored this way. Since it's been 25+ years now, I know the medicines have been working OK, so storage must be OK.

13 minutes ago, FolkGuitar said:

When I receive medicine from a hospital pharmacy, I'm usually told how to store it. Some of my eye drops are even handed to me, surrounded by ice packs!
If a medicine is cold when given to me, I keep it in the fridge. If not, I just keep them in a drawer in the kitchen, which is the coolest room in my home. We do NOT use A/C very often, even in summer (except for the bedroom when sleeping), so the temps in the house stay in the high 20 's-low 30's. We've lived this way ever since moving to Thailand, and the meds have always been stored this way. Since it's been 25+ years now, I know the medicines have been working OK, so storage must be OK.

 

There is researches showing medicines degradation after awhile in higher temperatures and also some medications in lower temperatures like fridges. 

 

Research findings

• Studies have documented that medications stored in home drug cupboards or car boots frequently exceed recommended temperature limits during heatwaves, compromising their quality.
• Research on real-world conditions, such as those in emergency medical services, shows that some medications become unstable more quickly when stored at room temperature compared to refrigerated conditions.
• Case reports highlight that high temperatures in a patient's home led to the decomposition of a medication, necessitating its replacement. 

Storing medication in high room temperatures can lead to degradation, reducing its effectiveness and potentially creating toxic byproducts

 

Research confirms that most medications are best stored between 15−25∘C,  and can degrade when exposed to temperatures above this range, especially when exceeding 25∘C
 

 There is several studies based on different scenarios, so just going to link one, and part of the AI answer. Im sure most is okay and have not felt any different  about their medication. Still temperatures above 40, and some rooms is more hot than others, so it can be good to think about, especially when some medications is not suitable for the fridge. Wine cellars cabinets keeps temperatures little bit below normal room temperature and will be suitable for most medications and other supplements. 

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https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1079525/

 

 

17 minutes ago, Hummin said:

 

There is researches showing medicines degradation after awhile in higher temperatures and also some medications in lower temperatures like fridges. 

 

 

Research findings

• Studies have documented that medications stored in home drug cupboards or car boots frequently exceed recommended temperature limits during heatwaves, compromising their quality.
• Research on real-world conditions, such as those in emergency medical services, shows that some medications become unstable more quickly when stored at room temperature compared to refrigerated conditions.
• Case reports highlight that high temperatures in a patient's home led to the decomposition of a medication, necessitating its replacement. 

 

Storing medication in high room temperatures can lead to degradation, reducing its effectiveness and potentially creating toxic byproducts

 

Research confirms that most medications are best stored between 15−25∘C,  and can degrade when exposed to temperatures above this range, especially when exceeding 25∘C
 

 There is several studies based on different scenarios, so just going to link one, and part of the AI answer. Im sure most is okay and have not felt any different  about their medication. Still temperatures above 40, and some rooms is more hot than others, so it can be good to think about, especially when some medications is not suitable for the fridge. Wine cellars cabinets keeps temperatures little bit below normal room temperature and will be suitable for most medications and other supplements. 

A

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1079525/

 

 

Your article is accurate.

Your original post asked, "Where do you store your medicine in Thailand ? "

I simply stated how I've stored my medicine for the past 25 years in Thailand.

It's worked well for me.

I keep all my meds and vitamins in a large tuberware container that includes a box of baking soda… The container is stored in the lower kitchen cabinet that is concrete and cooler…

I can turn my fridge in to a room stable temperature cabinet instead of buying a wine cellar.

 

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