MedLinks are here to help! Here are the supplies that we keep in our MedLinks boxes.
Individual Doses of Over-the-Counter Medications
- Acetaminophen (generic Tylenol)
- Bismuth subsalicylate (generic Pepto-Bismol)
- Diphenhydramine (generic Benadryl)
- Guaifenesin dextromethorphan (generic Robitussin)
- Ibuprofen (generic Advil)
- Phenylephrine (generic Sudafed)
First Aid Supplies
- Bacitracin (like Neosporin)
- Bandages (small, patch, knuckle)
- Benzalkonium chloride wipes (for disinfecting)
- Elastic bandages (like Ace bandages)
- First aid tape (paper tape)
- Gauze pads (two sizes)
- Instant cold pack
- Instant hot pack
- Non-adhering pads (two sizes)
- Rolled gauze
- Splinter-outs (to remove splinters)
Other Supplies
- Antacids
- Cough drops
- Digital thermometer
- Disposable thermometer
- Hydrocortisone cream
- Prescription disposal pouch (if you want to safely dispose of prescription meds)
- Tampons
If you have ideas about other supplies for MedLinks to carry, please get in touch! We cannot promise to get everything that students request, but we are certainly willing to look into new possibilities.