Generic Medicines Online: What to Check First

Generic Medicines Online: What to Check First

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Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name versions and are often far cheaper. For that reason, more people now buy generic medicine online, from eye drops such as bimatoprost to weight loss capsules such as orlistat. A little care makes the process safer.

Start with a prescription: a valid prescription is required for every order of a prescription medicine. A sensible supplier will always ask to see it. Avoid any website that skips this step.

Then check the product: the active ingredient, the strength and the pack size should be clearly listed. Generic tablets may look different from the brand you know, and that is read more expected.

For a step-by-step checklist, this practical guide covers the key checks.

Some common examples: glaucoma drops such as bimatoprost or latanoprost are used once a day in the evening, and you should leave five minutes between different drops. Generic orlistat is taken with meals that contain fat and works best with a reduced-fat diet, plus a multivitamin at bedtime.

When your parcel arrives, check the name, strength and expiry date and keep the leaflet. Tell your doctor which product you are taking.

More tips are in this guide.

This article is for general information only. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before starting any medicine.

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