Check the exact product
Look at the salt name, strength, dosage form, expiry date and instructions on the pack. Similar names can refer to very different medicines.
MEDICINE SAFETY
Use medicines carefully
Medicine information helps you ask better questions. It does not choose the right medicine or dose for you.
Do not guess the dose
Maximum dose, duration and frequency can change by age, body weight, medical condition, formulation and route. Ask a doctor or pharmacist about the exact pack.
Be extra careful with children
Do not calculate a child’s dose by simply reducing an adult dose. Use a prescribed dose and a calibrated oral syringe or measuring cup for liquid medicines.
Tell the clinician what else you take
Include prescription medicines, painkillers, cold remedies, supplements, herbal products and alcohol. Combining products with the same ingredient can cause overdose.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding need advice
Do not start, stop or change a medicine in pregnancy or while breastfeeding without advice from an obstetrician, doctor or pharmacist.
Know emergency warning signs
Get urgent help for severe breathing trouble, swelling of lips/face/tongue, a widespread blistering rash, collapse, seizure, uncontrolled bleeding or suspected overdose.
Seek emergency medical help immediately. Take the medicine strip, bottle or packaging with you when possible. Do not induce vomiting unless a health professional tells you to.