F0 often shows symptoms at night, so it is important to have these things ready when treating at home.

According to statistics, the number of F0s being monitored and treated at home is increasing. So, to achieve the best results in home treatment and prevent dangerous complications of the disease, what should F0s pay attention to? Below are 9 types of drugs and 6 medical devices that F0s should pay attention to when treating at home according to the recommendations of the Center for Disease Control. Associate Professor, Dr. Hoang Duc Hanh - Head of the Faculty of Medicine, Dai Nam University, former Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Health, member of the Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control of Hanoi City.

Associate Professor, Dr. Hoang Duc Hanh said: “F0 often has symptoms at night, so when treating at home, it is necessary to be fully equipped with medicines and equipment as recommended by the Ministry of Health. However, many people have arbitrarily bought and stocked up on medicines and functional foods without a doctor's prescription. This will cause extremely serious consequences…”

Associate Professor, Dr. Hoang Duc Hanh recommends that when people become F1, F0, they need to prepare 09 types of medicine and 06 devices to ensure isolation and treatment at home.

09 types of medicine, need to be reserved, including:

• Fever reducers: Efferalgan, Panadol…;
• Group of cough medicines;
• Group of antidiarrheal drugs;
• Mouthwash;
• Antiseptic alcohol;
• Underlying disease medications if F0 has underlying disease (should prepare enough for 4 weeks);
• Nasal sprays;
• Vitamin C, zinc, herbs for colds and coughs;
• Regular drinking water, electrolyte water.

06 medical devices need to be reserved, including:

• Thermometer;
• SpO2 meter;
• Rapid test strip;
• Face mask;
• Medical gloves;
• Underlying disease monitors.

Besides, when becoming F1, F0, each person needs to prepare more:

• Sufficient food for quarantine period (if alone);
• House cleaning and disinfecting solutions;
• Toilet paper, tissues, comfortable clothes;
• Quarantine accommodation ensures regulations;
• Phone numbers of local medical facilities, emergency rooms, and the most up-to-date information and guidance on disease prevention.

Associate Professor, Dr. Hoang Duc Hanh also pointed out the drugs that should not be used for prevention or self-treatment, which are antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and antiviral drugs.

“All treatments and prescriptions from doctors need to be individualized and appropriate for each patient, so everyone should be very careful not to arbitrarily buy and use drugs, which can lead to many dangerous complications…” Associate Professor, Dr. Hoang Duc Hanh emphasized.

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