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First-Aid Kit Suggestions

This page provides a list of items that are recommended for students to have in their First-Aid Kit (unless allergies to any of these items exist). These items can save students from a late night trip to the pharmacy.


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  • Acetaminophen & Ibuprofen (for fever & aches)
  • Allergy Medicine (i.e., Benadryl)
  • Antacids
  • Antibiotic Ointment
  • Anti-Diarrhea Medicine
  • Band-Aids
  • Cold & Allergy Medicine
  • Cough Drops / Sore Throat Lozenges
  • Eye Drops (for irritation)
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Multi-Vitamins
  • Thermometer (to check for fever)
  • Tweezers
  • Include anything that may be standard first-aid in your home

First Aid and Medications Offered through SHS

SHS carries many common over-the-counter (OTC) medications and first aid supplies. See our complete list of items and pricing on our Over the Counter website. Purchases can be made with credit or debit cards.

Over-the-Counter First Aid and Miscellaneous Products
OTC Product Count Cost
Acetaminophen Tablets 500mg (Tylenol) 100 count $5
Acne Gel-Acnizil 1 tube $15
Bacitracin Ointment 1oz 1 tube $5
Bandaid Flesh Colored 100 count $5
Bandaid-Neon Colored 50 count $5
Stretch Bandage Elastic 2"x4.5yd Tan Non-Sterile (Ace Wrap) 1 count $10
Stretch Bandage Elastic 4"x4.5yd Tan Non-Sterile (Ace Wrap) 1 count $10
Henry Schein Stretch Bandage Elastic 3"x5yd (Coban) 1 count $5
Henry Schein Bandage Elastic 2"x5yd (Coban) 1 count $5
Blistex Lip Balm 1 tube $2
Carmex Lip Click Stick Balm 0.15oz Each 1 count $2
Gauze Pads 4" 25 count $5
Hot/Cold Packs 1 count $5
Hydrocortisone Cream OTC 1% 1 tube $5
Ibuprofen Tablets 200mg 100 count $5
Probiotic (Acidophilus) 1 bottle $5
Purell Gel Sanitizer 2 oz 1 count $2
Thermometer 1 probe $5