Medicines can treat diseases and improve health. At some point in life, there is an obvious requirement of medicine to prevent illnesses and other severe diseases. Either medicine can be taken on a daily basis or only when required. It is always important to make sure that the medicines are safe, and that they will help to prevent or cure the illness. There are always risks to taking medicines.
It is important to think about these risks before taking medicine. Even safe medicines can cause unwanted side effects or interactions with food, alcohol or other drugs. Some medicines may not be safe during pregnancy. To reduce the risk of reactions and make sure that the medicine is effective, it is important to take the medicines correctly according to dose and time.