9 medicine items with published storage times.
| Item | After opening | Unopened / other | Store at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaminophen tablets (Tylenol) | Printed date | — | Room temperature 68–77°F (20–25°C), dry, in the original bottle with the cap closed — not the bathroom |
| Antibiotic ointment (Neosporin, bacitracin) | Printed date | — | Room temperature 68–77°F (20–25°C), capped, away from heat — don't leave it in a car or a first-aid kit in the garage |
| Antihistamine tablets (Benadryl, Zyrtec, Claritin, Allegra) | Printed date | — | Room temperature 68–77°F (20–25°C), dry, tightly closed in the original blister pack or bottle |
| Aspirin | Printed date | — | Room temperature 68–77°F (20–25°C), dry, tightly closed — humidity is aspirin's main enemy |
| Children's liquid pain reliever (acetaminophen or ibuprofen suspension) | Printed date | — | Room temperature 68–77°F (20–25°C), tightly capped, upright, away from heat and light — do not freeze |
| Eye drops | Printed date | — | Room temperature unless the label says refrigerate, capped, and never let the dropper tip touch your eye or any surface |
| Ibuprofen tablets (Advil, Motrin) | Printed date | — | Room temperature 68–77°F (20–25°C), dry, tightly closed in the original bottle |
| Robitussin (cough syrup) | Printed date | — | Room temperature 68–77°F (20–25°C), tightly capped, away from heat and moisture — not the bathroom cabinet |
| Sunscreen | Printed date | — | Below 77°F (25°C), out of direct sun — a beach bag in the sun is the fastest way to ruin it |