Right way to store medicines is important

Medicines: which we use to get relief from the pain, stress and any inflammation are very much important to manage properly because if they are not managed, can cause side effects. Good medicine management is necessary as it contains many ingredients that may be active or non-active in medicine. The active part is one that makes the medicine to work and non-active makes it stable. Stability of the medicine means the medicine keeps its shape and also works correctly when you use it. The way these ingredients mix together is important. Sunlight, temperature changes, and humidity can affect how your medicines work.

So how medicine is stored is important, from when it is first made to when it ends up in your home. And if you are unaware of how to store the medicines, you can ask from the pharmacist or medical shop owner, check for information on the medicine's packaging, read the consumer medicine information leaflet.

Some medicines need to store in their original packaging, in a cool, dry place where the temperature stays below 25° or 30° C, away from sunlight or water, in a childproof cupboard. And some need to store at a cold temperature below 2°– 8° C.

·         DO NOT take: Medicine that has changed color, texture, or smell, even if it has not expired.

·         Pills that stick together, are harder or softer than normal or are cracked or chipped.

·         Always the check the expiration date before taking on your medicine.

·         DO NOT keep old or unused medicine around.

·        Give unused medicines to your pharmacist.