Protecting Pills
<i> Neil Solomon is the author of "Sick & Tired of Being Sick & Tired," Wynwood Press</i>
Question: This is not one of those life-and-death questions that you often get. I would just like to know if the little piece of absorbent cotton that comes with bottles of pills should be left in or thrown away once the bottle is opened. Or does it make any difference?
Answer: The piece of cotton that is often found on the top of medication bottles is designed to prevent the pills or tablets from breaking. Ordinarily, you would remove the cotton.