Basic rules

Do

• Always read the label and follow instructions. If you don't understand the instructions, ask your pharmacist or a member of your medical team.
• Take doses at the same time each day. If this is a problem, contact your pharmacist.
• Store medicines safely, away from children and protected from heat and light.
• Take tablets and capsules with a glass of water. Avoid taking them with tea, coffee or fruit juice.
• Always keep tablets in their original labelled packaging.
• Swallow tablets whole unless you have been told otherwise.
• Contact your doctor or a pharmacist if you have any doubts.
• If you buy medicines from a chemist (pharmacy), tell the pharmacist what tablets you are taking.

Don’t

• Never share medicines with other people or use theirs.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember but never take extra doses, or double up, as this can be dangerous.
• Never stop taking your medication unless your doctor tells you to do so.

Remember, if you are not sure of anything, ask your doctor.