MEDICINES from... Pharmacist on essential drugs and what has no place in your medicine cabinet

On average, each of us takes tablets or syrups 3-4 times a day when we are sick. Not counting the application of ointments, the use of nasal sprays, and other means. Before you is the FIRST GUIDE TO THE WORLD... OF MEDICINES, compiled by an experienced and evidence-based pharmacist and author of the popular blog @about_apteka - Daria Mikhailova. Her goal is to equip you with such information that every visit to the doctor or pharmacy, as well as self-selection of over-the-counter medicines, goes smoothly and without side effects. RARELY IN THE WORLD WILL YOU FIND SOMETHING MORE DEEPLY PENETRATING INTO OUR BLOOD THAN MEDICINES! - Is it really important to take medicines strictly on schedule? And it's not just about taking them before or after meals. - Is the remark "alcohol enhances the effect of the drug" a warning or a recommendation? - What to do with the list of side effects and how to avoid dangerous interactions of medicines with regularly consumed foods? - How to assemble a home medicine cabinet and a travel kit so that no sudden and even minor ailment ruins your day?