SUNDAY, June 8, 2003 (HealthDayNews) -- If you're like most people, the only time you think about what's inside your medicine cabinet is when you need to get something from it.
However, you should give more thought to the safety of medicines and other items stored in your medicine cabinet, says the Council on Family Health.
For example, heat and humidity can affect the potency of medicines. They need to be stored in a cool, dry place. That's especially important during the summer and when you're traveling. You should only store your medicines in the refrigerator if the medicine label tells you to do so.
Here are some other medicine storage and safety tips from the Council on Family Health:
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Here's where you can find out more about proper medicine storage.