What you should do

More than once you have taken a pill for a headache, stomach or flu, without consulting your doctor. But you should know that not all the time you can do this.

According to International Pharmaceutical Federation and The Worldwide Industry of Responsible Self-Medication, there are tips for responsible self-medication.

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What you should do

The self-care , including responsible self-medication, has been, for many years, a characteristic of healthcare.

Currently, people are interested in accepting more personal responsibility in regard to their own health status and by obtaining, from expert sources, as much information as possible to take the appropriate actions regarding health care.