25/09/2017
Dangers of self-medication
Popping pills without a doctor's prescription, even if the ailment is minor, could have serious repercussions. We often pop pills for common ailments like fever, colds, cough and headache, without bothering to consult a doctor. A large number of potent drugs such as pain relievers, cough remedies, anti-allergies, laxatives, antibiotics, antacids and vitamins are sold over-the-counter (OTC). Self-medication could cause resistance, allergy, habituation,addiction etc.
