Common Medicines Guide

1. Paracetamol

Use: Fever, mild pain

Dos: Take with water, follow dosage

Don'ts: Do not overdose

2. Ibuprofen

Use: Pain, inflammation

Dos: Take after food

Don'ts: Avoid on empty stomach

3. Amoxicillin

Use: Bacterial infections

Dos: Complete full course

Don'ts: Do not stop early

4. Cetirizine

Use: Allergy relief

Dos: Take at night

Don'ts: Avoid driving if sleepy

5. Omeprazole

Use: Acid reflux

Dos: Take before breakfast

Don'ts: Do not crush capsule

6. Aspirin

Use: Pain, heart protection

Dos: Take after meals

Don'ts: Avoid in stomach ulcers

7. Metformin

Use: Diabetes

Dos: Take with food

Don'ts: Avoid alcohol

8. Salbutamol

Use: Asthma relief

Dos: Use inhaler correctly

Don'ts: Do not overuse

9. ORS

Use: Dehydration

Dos: Mix in clean water

Don'ts: Do not store for long

10. Insulin

Use: Diabetes control

Dos: Inject as prescribed

Don'ts: Do not skip doses