Medicine Safety Diogelwch
Take your medicine exactly as the doctor prescribed.
Finish the course, unless the doctor tells you otherwise.
Read the label carefully, and make sure you understand the
instructions on the package before you leave the chemist.
Do mention what medicines you are taking to the chemist if
you buy any over the counter preparations.
Always tell the doctor, nurse or
chemist if:
- You are allergic to any of the drugs, or have had a previous
unpleasant reaction to them.
- You are taking any other drugs, including over the counter
preparations bought from the chemist.
- You are pregnant, or planning to become pregnant soon.
- You are breast feeding.
- You are having dental treatment at the moment.
- You are on a special diet.
- You have been unable to take the full course of medicine
the doctor prescribed to you.
Most people have no or few side effects from their medicine. However,
if you feel that your medicine is causing you unusual effects
contact your doctor.
If you should develop any of
the following after taking a drug, you should contact your
doctor or the hospital immediately:
- red
itchy rash;
- swelling of the face;
- difficulty in breathing.
Do not take or save old medicines; throw them away!
Do not store medicines in your bathroom cabinet. Keep
them in a dry cool place, OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Do not share your medicines with other members of your family
or friends.