BIOSOFT HELP FILES

HOW TO TAKE OVER THE COUNTER DRUGS (OTC) SAFELY

OCT drugs mean over the counter drugs. They can be purchased by you from a pharmacy over the counter
without any doctor's prescription. Follow the instruction below carefully :

Read the product information leaflet provided with the drug. It will tell you about the ingredients of the drug,
dose, how to take it, how frequently to take it

Also see whether it is to be taken before or after meals

Be aware of any common side effects of the drug

Make sure your age range and the gender is appropriate for the drug

Make sure that if you have any chronic disease like diabetes or blood pressure whether it is safe to take in the first place

Also make sure that whatever the drugs you are taking now will not interfere with any new drug you are taking

Never take more than the recommended dose. Be alert to the exact dose which is advocated

Consult your pharmacist for better use and your safety

Never take two different drugs with the same ingredient

Be very careful that your not ALLERGIC to the drug NOR to any ingredient of the drug

Never use OTC drugs repeatedly or for longer periods

If you develop allergy to a OTC drug you will get the following symptoms : coughing, swelling of the lips,
tongue or face, itchy skin, or hives. If you are concerned about a drug allergy or an allergic reaction to an
ingredient in any type of OTC pain reliever, speak to your doctor or pharmacist before using it.

Allergic symptoms where immediate medical attention is required :
throat and tongue swelling, hoarse voice, a high-pitched sound on breathing in, shortness of breath, wheezing.
fast pulse rate, feeling dizzy, being pale and sweaty, losing consciousness.

Always keep drugs out of reach of children.