Using a prescription medicine can be confusing. It’s hard to remember what your doctor told you. Choosing an over-the-counter drug like a pain reliever or antacid can also be hard. To use medicines safely, you need to know:
- The drug’s name
- How to use it
- How much to use
- How often to use it
- When (morning, afternoon, or night) to use it
- When not to use it
- When to stop using it