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Sometimes not every indication deserves a medication. – Pharm. Kefas Below ar e 7 unnecessary medicines given to babies: 1. Multivitamins - Breast milk contains the right amount of all the vitamins your baby needs in the first 6 months (except vitamin D) 2. Antibiotics - Should never be used without a doctor’s prescription 3. Anti-motility drugs - Such as nospamine. Most babies who have colic will get better without any medication. Stop drug abuse! 4. Paracetamol - Paracetamol is an essential first aid drug that always comes in handy. But it is also likely to be abused. Don’t use routinely unless the baby has a fever. If fever continues after 48 hours consult a paediatrician. Indiscriminate use of Paracetamol and other painkillers can damage the immature liver and kidneys! 5. Teething drugs - Teething is a natural process, don’t get too worked up about it. Pain relief can be achieved with paracetamol. If your baby falls really sick while teething, you should take him/her to the clinic ...

Taking your medicine as prescribed (medication adherence) is important for controlling chronic conditions, treating temporary conditions, and overall long-term health and well-being. A personal connection with your health-care provider or pharmacist is an important part of medication adherence as they can help suggest how best to take your medications.  However, you play the most important role by taking all of your medications as directed. Here are 7 tips that may help:  Take your medication at the same time every day. Tie taking your medications with a daily routine like brushing your teeth or getting ready for bed. Before choosing mealtime for your routine, check if your medication should be taken on a full or empty stomach. Keep a “medicine calendar” with your pill bottles and note each time you take a dose. Use a pill container. Some types have sections for multiple doses at different times, such as morning, evening, and night. When using a pill container, refill it at th...

' When purpose is not known, abuse is inevitable'  —Myles Munroe   Everything has a purpose but not all purpose is known and when purpose is not known the abuse and misuse is inevitable.  Today I will be taking you through the 15 most popular and commonly misuse drugs in Nigeria.  1.  DICLOFENAC A lot of people pop these pills for general body pains, menstrual pains and bone pains (the so called "RHEUMATISM") When misused, it can cause: 1. Ulcers 2. Internal bleeding 3. Heart attack 4. Stroke in the Brain 5. Liver damage 6. Kidney damage 2.  POSTINOR This is now like Tomtom in women's purses and bags. It is a common emergency oral contraceptive used by sexually active women to prevent pregnancy. When misused, it can cause: 1. Abnormal menstruation 2. Painful menses 3. Bleeding 4. Hair loss 5. Headache 6. Increased chances of Breast cancer.  3.  FELDIN The drug is Piroxicam. It belongs to a class called NSAIDS (Just like Diclofenac). It is oft...