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Procure
your medicines only from licensed retail pharmacies (chemist
shops). Insist on obtaining a bill / cash memo or invoice
for your medicines as this is your major guaranttee against
spurious / counterfeit medicines.
Your
medicines may expire well before their
date of expiry if not stored properly.
Store
your medicines in a cool, dark & dry place.
Kitchen or bathroom cabinets are not the
appropriate storage places.
Taking
alcohol along with medicines can be harmful.
The
medicines prescribed for you are meant for
you only. Do not give them to others even if their symptons
are similar
For
common ailments - consult your Pharmacist.
If
the symptoms persist beyond 3 days refer your doctor.
Do
not self medicate other than for minor ailments, or for
more than 3 days.
Do
not discontinue taking your prescribed medicines until advised
by your doctor.
Take complete course of the prescribed medicines
particularly if they are antibiotics.
You
can import upto 100 doses of your medicines against your
Doctor's prescription. Contact Central Drugs Standard Control
Organization, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi 110011, Phone:
23061806 for further information in this regard.
Keep
all medicines out of the reach of children.
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