A lady walked into the Pharmacy to buy a certain antidepressant without prescription. On enquiry, I discovered she needed the medication for a condition entirely different from what the medicine is indicated for and had been recommended to her by a friend.
Help make better health decisions for yourself and loved ones.
- Do not take medicines recommended to you by a friend.
- Do not recommend medicines to anyone except you have a medical background.
- Ensure that you consult a doctor before taking prescription medicines.
- Always compare active ingredients before taking more than one OTC medicine at the same time to ensure you are not getting more than the recommended dosage.
- Do not take too much of an OTC medicine, more is not better or faster.
- Only take the recommended amount stated on the label.
- Inform your doctor or pharmacist of medicines you are taking. Note the medicines you have reacted to in the past and inform your doctor or pharmacist.
- Don't chew, break or crush capsules or tablets unless instructed by your doctor or pharmacist.
- Keep medicines out of reach of children.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist about your medicines:
- What does it contain (active ingredient)?
- What is it used for?
- How should it be taken and for how long?
- What are the possible side effects and what should I do if I experience a side effect?
- What foods, drinks, other medicines should I avoid while taking this medicine?
- What should I do if I miss a dose?
- Can I drink alcohol while using this medicine?
- How and where should I store this medicine?
- Can I drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine?
It is important that you have adequate knowledge about what goes into your bodies. Help your health care giver, Doctor or Pharmacist to help serve you better.
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