Make sure to cover the following topics, tailoring the information to suit your audience. One of the best ways for women to take care of their health is to use medicines wisely. Take the full dose of prescribed medication. Some people take less than the prescribed dose because they fear addiction or are feeling better. Be sure to stress the importance of prescription, over the counter and herbal products.
Iron pills can be particularly dangerous to children.
A generic contains the same medicine as the brand name drug. Generic medicines are often less expensive. Examples of dietary supplements include vitamins, minerals, and herbs. FDA does not review or evaluate the safety or the effectiveness of the dietary supplements.