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What is a drug?
Any substance that affects how your body works.
What do we call drugs that are used to treat illnesses?
Medicines.
Where do you go to get medicine with a prescription?
A pharmacy or a clinic.
What do antibiotics treat?
Infections caused by bacteria (germs).
Name one way medicine can enter the body besides swallowing.
Injected, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin.
What is the name of the medicine shown on page 19?
Nopain 200 mg tablets.
Name two things Nopain can help with (Indications).
(Any two) Backache, muscle pain, aching bones/joints, headache, or toothache.
How many tablets can an adult take at one time?
2 tablets.
How many times per day can an adult take Nopain?
Up to three times per day.
Should you take Nopain before or after a meal?
After meals.
What is the maximum number of Nopain tablets you can take in 24 hours?
6 tablets.
Can a 10-year-old child take Nopain?
No, it is not for children younger than 12 years of age.
What is the maximum number of days you should take Nopain?
10 days.
Where should medicine be stored to keep children safe?
In a cool dry place, out of the reach and sight of children.
Why should you never eat a pill that looks like a sweet?
Because medicines can be dangerous if they are not used correctly.
Mrs. Smith has diabetes. Can she take Nopain immediately?
No, she must speak to her pharmacist or doctor first.
