Check medication expiration before offering for merit
Health and Medicine info from Pharm Chula : Check medication expiration before offering for merit
Monday April 10, 2023, 06.15 am.
With Songkran approaching, many people in Thailand are preparing to make merit on the Thai New Year's Day by offering donations to the monks. The intention is to gain merit, but some people do not get the full merit they desire when offering a set of offerings that have already expired or are about to expire, especially when it comes to drugs.
While drugs offer many benefits, they can also have serious consequences if not used correctly. Therefore, it's important to choose a set of offerings that are suitable and safe for the monks who will receive them.
When selecting medicinal offerings, it's crucial to carefully consider what drugs are available, when they were produced, and their expiration date. It's best to choose medicines that will expire at least 12 months later and avoid those that are close to expiration, such as those that have expired by one month or less.
Along with the expiration date, it's also important to consider the storage conditions of the drugs. Medicines must be stored at the right temperature and not exposed to red light for too long. Purchasing drugs from a trusted and good quality store is essential, as drugs stored in poor environments can cause quality deterioration, especially from excessive heat.
Many people are aware of the potential issues with expired or low-quality medicines and choose to offer generic household medicines instead of ready-made medicinal offerings. However, one must still be careful with these medicines, and dangerous drugs should not be put into the monk robes. Examples of dangerous drugs include antibiotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), which can cause harm, especially for old monks with congenital diseases.
One must choose a generic household medicine suitable for packing in the offering box and take into account any potential risks associated with specific medicines. Medicine for external use, such as wound dressing, Povidone-iodine, cotton swabs, gauze, bandages, inhalers, and balsams, should also be included in the offering set.
It's best to organize medicines that are packaged in packs rather than bottles or jars because they are easy to store and share, especially with relatives who are close to the monks. If you have a chance to visit the monks, it's also important to check the medicine boxes that other people bring as an offering because there may be medicines that are about to expire or have already expired.
In conclusion, when offering medicinal donations to the monks, it's essential to check the expiration date carefully, choose quality drugs, and preserve them properly. It's also important to educate the monks on how to maintain the quality of the medicines and keep them safe for their good health.
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