Health / Dos and Don’ts for the Medicine consumers

• Buy medicines only on the prescription of your doctor.
• Buy all medicines from a licensed chemist only and insist on a cash memo while purchasing the same
• Retain the cash memo till you consume the medicines. lt may be useful in case of investigation of adverse reaction or other complaint.
• Consult your doctor promptly in case any reaction or lack of efficacy of medicine persists.

• Name
• Expiry date
• Price on the label
• Right quantity
• Ensure that the seal is intact
• Always store medicines at your house in proper places away from moisture and direct sunlight.
• Do take each medication exactly as it has been prescribed.
• Do make sure that all your doctors know about all your medications.
• Do let your doctors know about any other over-the-counter medications, vitamins and supplements, or herbs that you use.
• Do try to use the same pharmacy to fill all your prescriptions, so that they can help you keep track of everything you're taking.
• Do keep medications out of the reach of children and pets.

• Don’t pay more than the maximum retail price on the label of medicine.
• Don’t purchase/consume the medicine, of it has crossed expiry date.
• Don't change your medication dose or schedule without talking with your doctor.
• Don't use medication prescribed for someone else.
• Don't crush or break pills unless your doctor instructs you to do so.
• Don't use medication that has passed its expiration date.
• Don’t store your medications in locations that are humid, too hot or too cold. For example, the bathroom cabinet may not be the best place for your medication