Do’s and Dont’s of Drugs

DIRECTORATE OF FOOD & DRUGS ADMINISTRATION

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Your Health is Precious !

Safeguard it !

FOLLOW THE DO’S & DON’T OF DRUG

  • Are you using the medications the RIGHT WAY?
  • Ask Your Pharmacist:
    • The right way to store medicines;
    • The right way to take your medicines
  • Always buy all medicines from a licensed pharmacy/chemist shop
  • Always check the medicines for their:
    • Name
    • Expiry date
    • Price on the label
    • Right quantity
    • Ensure that the seal is intact
  • Always insist on a bill, this will help you to sort any matter of adverse reaction or side effects.
  • Always store medicines at your house in proper places away from moisture and direct sunlight.
  • Do not store the medicines in bathroom cabinets, humid places, in the kitchen or close to windows
  • Keep all medicines out of reach of children
  • Never allow your child to take medicines un-supervised
  • Flush away all un-used medications and date-expired products
  • Remember to take your medication as advised by your doctor
  • Check if your medication is to be taken, before or after meals
  • Do not indulge in self-medication, even for minor illness.
  • Always complete the medication for the full course.  Do not stop the drug mid-way, otherwise your infection will not be  cured completely.
  • Remember, all that is herbal is not completely safe.

IF YOU NOTICE SOMETHING UNUSUAL OR SUSPICIOUS IN THE MEDICATION BOUGHT BY YOU,

REPORT TO THE PHARMACIST AS WELL AS

DIRECTORATE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ADMINISTRATION

IF YOU NOTICE SOMETHING UNUSUAL OR SUSPICIOUS IN THE MEDICATION BOUGHT BY YOU, REPORT TO THE PHARMACIST AS WELL AS DIRECTORATE OF FOOD & DRUGS ADMINISTRATION.

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