Keeping a prescribed medicine for a long time for future similar symptoms is dangerous. Prescribed medicines should be used for the symptoms for which they are prescribed. Dispose of excess medicines.
Check the storage life of over-the-counter (medicines with storage life of 3 years or longer are not obliged to indicate such).
(2)Strictly follow instructions.
1. Dangerous incorrect medicinal usage
Taking a medicine without following its instructions, such as not taking all the medicine prescribed, discontinuing the use of a medicine without being advised to do so by a clastor, or taking a double dose because the medicine seemingly has no effect not only goes against its intended usage, but may also be dangerous.
It is widely known that taking a higher dose than that prescribed can cause side effects. However, reducing the dose or suddenly discontinuing the use of a medicine may also worsen symptoms.
When your doctor has prescribed a medicine for two weeks and your symptoms have worsened before your next consultation, do not wait for the appointments, - consult your doctor immediately.
2. Do not change medicinal dosage forms
Follow the prescribed dose and interval as a matter of course. However, it is also important not to change a dosage form, such as removing the medicinal powder from a capsule or grinding up a tablet.
Tablets and capsules are prepared so that they dissolve in the body.
(3)Notes on purchasing a medicine
1. Choose an over-the-counter medicine carefully.
Many people only take over-the-counter medicines to relieve nausea caused by excessive drinking or headache caused by a cold, and do not go to a clinic.
In these cases, choosing a medicine is easy because you know what causes the uncomfortable symptoms. However, when you choose an analgesic, such as aspirin, to relieve abdominal pain, your symptoms may worsen. Therefore, you should choose an over-the-counter medicine carefully.
2. Tips for choosing an appropriate medicine
A pharmacist will give you advice on how to choose an appropriate medicine. If you have gastric pain, a pharmacist will recommend appropriate medicines for it.
However, always read the statement of efficacy before taking a medicine to confirm that your symptom is included in the indications, and that the precautions for use do not apply to you or your symptoms.
