Some medicines in pharmacies or village stores can be very useful. Others are of no value. Also, people sometimes use the best medicines in the wrong way, so they do more harm than good. To be helpful, medicine must be used correctly.

Many people, including most doctors and health workers, prescribe far more medicines than are needed--and by so doing cause much needless sickness and death.

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THERE IS SOME DANGER IN THE USE OF ANY MEDICINE

Some medicines are much more dangerous than others. Unfortunately, people sometimes use very dangerous medicines for mild sicknesses.

REMEMBER: MEDICINES CAN KILL

GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF MEDICINE

1. Use medicines only when necessary

2. Know the correct use and precautions for any medicine you use.

3. Be sure to use the right dose

4. If the medicine does not help, or cause problems, stop using it

5. When in doubt, seek the advice of a health worker.

Note: Some health workers and many doctors give medicines when none is needed, often because they think patients expect more medicine and will not be satisfied unless they get some. Tell your doctor or health worker you only want, medicine if it is definitely needed. This will save you money and safer for your health.

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THE MOST DANGEROUS MISUSE OF MEDICINE

Here is a list of the most common and dangerous errors people make in using modern medicines. The improper use of the following medicines causes many deaths each year. Be careful!

1. Chloramphenicol -- The popular use of this Medicine for simple diarrhea and other mild sicknesses is extremely unfortunate, because it is risky.

2. Oxytoxin, pituitrin, and ergometeine- unfortunately, some midwives use these Medicines to speed up childbirth or "give strength" to the mother in labor. This practice is very dangerous. It can kill the mother and the child.

3. Injections of any medicine- the common belief that injections are usually better than medicines taken by mouth is not true. Many time medicines taken by mouth work as well as or better than injections. Also, most medicine is more dangerous injected than when taken by mouth. Use of injections should be very limited.

4. Penicillin - penicillin works only against certain types of infections. Using penicillin for sprains, bruises, cold or any pain or fever is a great mistake. As a general rule, injuries do not break the skin, even if they make large bruises, have no danger of infection; they do not need to be treated with penicillin or any other antibiotic. Penicillin is very dangerous for some people. Before using it, know it's risks and the precautions you must take.

5. Combination medicines - sometimes, two or more medicinesbarr combined in the same pill or tonic. Usually they are less effective, and more expensive, when prepared in this way. Sometimes they do more harm than good. Do not waste your money on them.

Try to avoid:

Cough medicines which both suppress cough, and loosen mucus to encourage coughing.

Antibiotics combined with anti-diarrhea medicine.

Pain cures with two medicines doing the same thing, such as asprin and paracetamol.

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WHEN SHOULD MEDICINE NOT BE TAKEN?

Many people have beliefs about things they should not do or eat when taking medicines. For this reason they may stop taking medicine they need. In truth, no medicine causes harm just because it is taken with certain foods--wheather meat, chilli pepper, guava, oranges or any other food. But foods with lots of grease or spices can make problems of the stomach or gut worse--whether or not any medicine is being taken. Certain medicines will cause bad reactions if a person drinks alcohol. Tetracycline will not work as well if it is taken with foods that contain milk.

There are situations when, with a doubt, it is best not to use certain medicines:

1. Pregnant women or women who are breast feeding should avoid all medicines that are not absolutely necessary. (However, they can take limited amounts of vitamins or iron pills without danger.)

2. With newborn children, be very careful when using medicines. Whenever possible look for medical help before giving them any type of Medicine. Be sure not to give too much.

3. A person who has ever had any sort of allergic reaction--hives, itching, wtc--after taking penicillin, ampicillin, a sulfonamide, or there medicines, should never use that medicine again fir the rest of his life because it would be dangerous.

4. Persons who have ulcers or heartburn shout avoid medicines that contain asprin.

5. There are specific medicines that are harmful or dangerous to take when you have certain illnesses. For example, persons with hepatitis should not be treated with antibiotics or other strong medicines, because their liver is damaged, and the medicines are more likely to poison the body.

6. Persons who are dehydrated bor have disease of the kidneys should be especially careful with medicines they take. Do not give more than one dose of a medicine that could poison the body (or unless) the person is urinating normally. For example, if a child has a high fever and is dehydrated, do not give him more than one dose of asprin until he begins to urinate.

Never give sulfa to a person who is dehydrated.

SOURCE: Where There's No Doctor

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