Medicine in different forms ⚕
Medicines can treat diseases and improve your health. If you are like
most people, you need to take medicine at some point in your life. You
may need to take medicine every day, or you may only need to take
medicine once in a while. Either way, you want to make sure that your
medicines are safe, and that they will help you get better. In the
United States, the Food and Drug Administration is in charge of ensuring
that your prescription and over-the-counter medicines are safe and
effective.
There are always risks to taking medicines. It is important to think
about these risks before you take a medicine. Even safe medicines can
cause unwanted side effects or interactions with food, alcohol, or other
medicines you may be taking. Some medicines may not be safe during
pregnancy. To reduce the risk of reactions and make sure that you get
better, it is important for you to take your medicines correctly. You
should also be careful when giving medicines to children, since they can
be more vulnerable to the effects of medicines.
MedlinePlus
Ensure you're getting the right medicine