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Simple Guide For Reading And Understanding Medicine Labels

No-nonsense guide for Indian households to understand ingredients, expiry dates, warnings, and side effects so that you never risk your family's health.

When was the last time you actually read the small print on a medicine strip or bottle before popping a pill? Most of us don’t bother. We trust the doctor, the chemist, or just our memory of what we took last time. But that small strip of text can make a huge difference between safe recovery and a health blunder.

In India, we tend to self-medicate. A leftover strip from last time. A pill suggested by a neighbour. But the truth is: one careless mistake can cause harm. Reading labels is not “extra work.” It’s basic self-care. As Jeevan Kasara, Directo

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