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262 Health and Physical Education - XI It is always advisable to seek the advice of a doctor and consume only those medicines that have been prescribed. One should never decide one’s own medicines (without prescription from a doctor) whatever the ailment be. One should not fall prey to false advertisements asserting that certain drugs or medicines will help in reducing or gaining weight or enhance the stamina or cosmetic beauty. How to use medicines? A medicine can be both beneficial and harmful, depending upon how it is taken. When a medicine is taken in the manner as prescribedbythedoctor,itcanbebeneficialbutwhenamedicine is not taken in a manner prescribed by the doctor (overdose) or it is taken with some other substances that it should not be combined with, it may lead to adverse effects on the body. Medicines should always be stored in a cool dry place and away from direct sunlight. Some of the medicines may also need to be stored in the refrigerator. So follow the directions on label. •• A medicine is anything that is used to diagnose, prevent or treat illness in humans. •• The basic function of medicine is to aid the healing process of the body. The medicine acts as a catalyst in stimulating the natural healing process of the body. •• Medicinesshouldbeusedtoassistthebody’smechanism to heal itself. •• We should not be too dependent on medicines. It is rather important to work towards achieving a physical state in which we can regain and recover without or with least possible aid of medicines. •• Prescription drugs and over the counter medicine are the ones prescribed by the doctor upon examining the patient for treatment of their illness. While over the counter medicines are the ones that a patient may buy without consulting a doctor. •• All medications which are sold without a prescription have the potential to cause harm to the body. These drugs and medicines may be sold as advertisements to help reduce or gain weight, enhance cosmetic beauty, etc. What precautions should we take before taking medicines? Always follow the dosage of medicine as prescribed by the doctor and the time intervals. Follow other instructions carefully before consuming any medicine, such as taking medicines before or after meals, etc. Medicines should be taken with water rather than with tea, milk or juice, etc. Reprint 2026-27