Medication Tips
DO
- Always carry a prescription to buy medicines.
- Check expiry date of Medicines on the label while buying.
- Store medicines in a cool and dry place and away from reach of children.
- Buy your medicines from a licensed chemist and insist on a cash memo.
- Talk to your Doctor if any allergy or reaction occurs.
- Always take medicines for the full duration of treatment, as advised by the Doctor.
- Retain the cash memo till you consume the medicines. It may be useful in case of investigations of adverse reaction or other complaints.
- Always carry your medication and prescription, wherever you travel.
- Always use the cup or measuring device supplied with the medicine when taking the liquid preparation, syrups etc.
DONT DO
- Never buy Tampered or Damaged Medicines.
- Never take anyone else’s prescription medication.
- Never skip a dose and if you do, consult your Doctor.
- Never consume the medicines, if it has crossed expiry date.
- Never hide any information related to your Health from your Doctor.
- Never reuse medicines without consulting your Doctor. It could be dangerous.
- Never pay more than Retail Price plus taxes (as applicable) printed on the label of medicines.
- Never crush pills or open capsules to make easier to swallow, unless advised by your Doctor.