What precautions should be taken while consuming a drug?
While consuming a drug, strict precautions are to be observed through out its course. The drug should be stored as per the labeled conditions during is use. The drug should be used in accordance with the directions stated by the physician, e.g., whether it should be taken before or after meals, the frequency of administration, whether the correct dose is being administered especially in case of liquid formulations. Drugs should not be consumed without consulting a physician or a pharmacist during conditions like pregnancy, old age or infancy.
