Storing And Travelling With Capsules: Simple Everyday Tips

Good Storage Starts With The Label

The first rule of storing any supplement is simple: read the label. The bottle is your best guide, and any storage directions printed on it come first. If your bottle says to keep it in a particular way, follow that.

Beyond the label, a few general habits make sense for almost any capsule. Keep the bottle tightly closed after every use. Store it in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat. And keep it out of reach of children and pets.

These habits are easy to build, and they help keep your capsules tidy and ready. A bottle of LungVicks holds 60 capsules, about a 30-day supply at the suggested use, so it will live in your home for a month or longer. It is worth giving it a good spot.

Choose The Right Spot At Home

Where you store your bottle shapes whether you actually use it. You want a place that is easy to reach at your anchor moments, and also cool and dry.

Many people choose a kitchen cupboard near the kettle or the water pitcher. That works well, as long as it is not directly above the stove, dishwasher or toaster, where heat and steam can build up. Bathrooms are usually a poor choice, since showers create humidity.

Avoid sunny windowsills and the top of the refrigerator, which can be warm. A kitchen drawer or a shelf in a cool pantry is often just right.

• Cool, dry and out of direct sunlight
• Near your water and your anchor moment
• Away from the stove, dishwasher and bathroom steam
• Out of reach of children and pets

Handling Multiple Bottles

If you chose a larger pack of 2, 3 or 6 bottles, you will have spares to look after. Keep the unopened bottles together in a cool, dry cupboard or pantry. Open one at a time, and keep only the bottle in use in your anchor spot. Check each LungVicks bottle on opening, and read the label before you use it.

Write the date you opened each bottle on a small label if you like. It helps you keep track of your supply, since each bottle lasts about 30 days at the suggested use. You will also know at a glance when to start the next one.

Keep the original packaging and the label. It carries the Supplement Facts panel and the complete ingredient list, which you may want to look at again.

Packing For A Trip

Travel is where routines tend to wobble, so a little planning goes a long way. Start a few days before you leave and decide how many capsules you will need. Count the number of days, multiply by two for the twice-daily routine, and add a few extra in case your trip runs long. If your trip is long, count your LungVicks capsules as two per day and add a few extra.

You have two good options. You can bring the original bottle, which keeps the label with you, or you can use a small travel pill organizer or a compact container for the capsules you need. Many travelers like to bring the bottle in a carry-on bag, so it stays with them.

Wherever you pack it, keep it in a spot that is not too warm. Do not leave it in a hot parked car or in direct sun on a dashboard.

Staying On Track On The Road

Your anchors may change on the road, but the routine can stay the same. The suggested use is still one capsule twice a day, 20 to 30 minutes before a meal, with a glass of water. So choose new anchors for your travel days. On the road, LungVicks keeps its simple suggested use: one capsule twice a day before a meal with water.

Perhaps you take your morning capsule when you wake up and pour the glass of water by the hotel coffee maker. Perhaps you take your evening capsule when you leave for dinner. Pick moments that are easy to repeat, and set a phone reminder if that helps.

Carry a refillable water bottle. It makes the water part of your routine easy, wherever you are. Many airports and hotels have filling stations, and a small bottle in your bag is always welcome on a walk.

Airports, Road Trips And Visits

Different journeys call for slightly different habits. For a flight, keep your capsules in your carry-on, along with a copy of the label if you like. For a road trip, store them in a cooler bag or an insulated pouch rather than a hot trunk. For a visit with family, tuck the bottle somewhere easy to reach but out of the way of curious grandchildren.

If you are crossing into another country, it is wise to check the local rules for supplements before you go. Keeping the capsules in the original labeled bottle usually makes things simpler.

Whatever the journey, plan ahead and keep it relaxed. A small bag with your bottle, a water bottle and a snack covers most of what you need.

A Simple Travel Checklist

Before you go, run through a quick list so nothing is forgotten. It takes two minutes and saves a great deal of fuss. Put LungVicks at the top of your checklist so it never gets left on the counter.

When you return home, put the bottle back in its usual spot and resume your regular anchors. Easy transitions keep the routine alive across holidays and trips.

If you ordered a larger pack, remember that orders ship in 24 to 48 hours and delivery typically takes 3 to 10 business days, so reorder in good time before a long journey.

• Count your capsules: two per day plus a few spares
• Pack the original bottle or a labeled container
• Bring a refillable water bottle
• Set a phone reminder for your two anchors
• Keep everything out of heat and direct sun