Precautions for Safe Usage of Drugs ( दवा के सुरक्षित उपयोग के लिए सावधानियाँ )
DOs
DON'Ts
- Always consume/use medicines as prescribed by the doctor.
- Always obtain cash memo of medicine/s purchased and purchase from a licensed seller.
- Ensure that the chemist supplies the medicine/s as prescribed.
- Consult Doctor for substitute if the prescribed medicine is not available.
- Check the expiry date of the medicine/s printed on the label.
- Keep the medicine/s away from the reach of children.
- Use the eye drops within one month of opening the container.
- Always store the medicines as mentioned on the label e.g. cool place or refrigerator as required.
- Always purchase Narcotic and Psychotropic drugs on prescription of registered medical practitioner and do not exceed doses.
DON'Ts
- Do not use/consume medicines without consulting a doctor. Avoid self medication.
- Do not share your medicine/s with anyone and do not take medicines prescribed for someone else.
- Do not take more than the prescribed dose of any medicine.
- Do not take any medicine that is expired, decayed or changed, have no label or no longer needed.