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Medicine Safety Tips:
- Read the medicine label.
- Be sure you understand the directions and follow them exactly.
- Always use the measuring device that comes with the medicine.
- Never share your medicine with someone else or take someone else’s
medicine.
- Know which foods, drinks or other medicines can be dangerous if taken
together.
- Do not chew, crush or break capsules or tablets unless the doctor or
pharmacist says to do so.
- Take your medicines for the exact number of days your doctor has told
you to, even if you feel better.
- Always keep medicine in its original container with its original label.
- After you use a medicine put the safety cap back on tightly.
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