When to use medicines

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Only use a medicine when you know what is causing a problem and you are sure the medicine will help that problem. Decide the cause and find the best treatment for a problem .

Before giving a medicine to a woman, ask yourself these questions:

• Can she get better without this medicine?
• Is there a home remedy, traditional medicine, or lower cost medicine that will work as well or better?
• Are the benefits of using this medicine greater than the cost and the risks?

This page was updated:28 Aug 2024