Medicijnkasten Here

Ironically, the most common location for a medicijnkast – the bathroom – is also the worst environment for medication. Heat, humidity, and steam from showers can degrade pills, powders, and even liquid medicines long before their expiry date. While moving the cabinet is impractical for most, awareness is key: avoid storing medications directly above a radiator or near the shower head. For temperature-sensitive drugs (like insulin), the refrigerator is the only safe place.

Every six months, perform a "cabinet clean-out." Discard any medication past its expiry date. Do not flush them down the toilet or throw them in the household trash. Dutch pharmacies (and many supermarkets) have special collection bins for oud medicijn (old medicine). This prevents environmental contamination and accidental poisoning. medicijnkasten

A low-hanging mirror with a magnetic catch is no barrier to a curious toddler. The medicijnkast must be secured, either with a built-in childproof lock or located well out of reach (above shoulder height). All medication caps should be tightened and of the "press-and-turn" variety. Ironically, the most common location for a medicijnkast