Your Health. Your Responsibility. Use Medicines Wisely.
At Jehyson Healthcare, we believe that improving lives goes beyond producing quality healthcare products. It also means helping consumers make informed, responsible and safe decisions about the medicines and healthcare products they use.
Every medicine has a purpose, but its benefits depend greatly on using it correctly. Responsible medicine use means taking the right product, in the right way, at the right dose, for the right duration, based on appropriate professional advice. The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies inappropriate use, self-medication and failure to follow dosing instructions among important forms of irrational medicine use. (World Health Organization).
Our Advice to Consumers
1. Read Before You Use
Always read the product label and patient information leaflet before using a medicine. Pay attention to the recommended dosage, age restrictions, directions for use, warnings, storage instructions and expiry date.
2. Use the Correct Dose
Never assume that a higher dose will make a medicine work faster or better. Use medicines exactly as directed by a healthcare professional or according to the approved instructions on the product.
3. Ask Before You Mix Medicines
Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines, supplements and other healthcare products you are taking. Some medicines can interact with other medicines, certain foods or traditional medicines. (World Health Organization)
4. Do Not Share Your Medicine
A medicine prescribed or recommended for one person may not be appropriate for another person, even when their symptoms appear similar. Avoid sharing prescription medicines or using someone else’s medication.
5. Be Careful with Self-Medication
Do not diagnose yourself or routinely treat persistent or serious symptoms without professional advice. When symptoms are severe, unusual, persistent or getting worse, consult a qualified healthcare professional.
6. Check the Product Before Purchase
Purchase medicines from licensed and reputable pharmacies or authorized healthcare outlets. Check the product name, packaging, batch information, expiry date and other relevant details before use. Counterfeit and substandard medicines can pose serious risks to consumers. (World Health Organization)
7. Store Medicines Properly
Follow the storage instructions provided on the product packaging. Keep medicines away from conditions that could damage them and always keep medicines out of the reach and sight of children. NAFDAC guidance emphasizes appropriate storage to protect pharmaceutical products from damage, contamination and mix-ups. (NAFDAC)
8. Never Use Expired or Damaged Products
Check the expiry date before using a medicine. Do not use products that have expired or show signs of deterioration, damage or unusual changes. (NAFDAC)
9. Pay Attention to Your Body
If you experience an unexpected or concerning reaction after taking a medicine, seek appropriate medical advice promptly. Patients and healthcare professionals both have an important role in identifying and reporting suspected adverse reactions. (World Health Organization)
10. Dispose of Medicines Responsibly
Do not simply dispose of unwanted medicines down sinks, toilets or with ordinary household waste when safer disposal options are available. Ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider about the appropriate disposal method for unused medicines. (NAFDAC)
Know. Check. Ask.
Before taking a medicine, Know what it is for.
Check the label, dose, expiry date and instructions.
Ask a qualified healthcare professional whenever you are unsure.
At Jehyson Healthcare, we are committed to supporting a culture where quality healthcare is accompanied by responsible, informed and safe consumption. Because better health isn’t only about having access to quality healthcare, it is also about knowing how to use it wisely.
Jehyson Healthcare — Improving Lives Through Quality Healthcare Solutions.