Medicine safety, explained simply.
Practical, Indian-context guides on identifying fake medicine, reading labels, understanding side effects and keeping your family safe. Written and reviewed by the ImproveIt health editorial team.
- Hindi
Medicine guide in Hindi: complete beginner version (दवा गाइड)
हिन्दी में दवा का परिचय — नाम पढ़ना, खुराक समझना, एक्सपायरी जाँचना और सुरक्षित रहना।
28 Apr 2026 · 7 min read - Family
Safe medicine tips for senior citizens
Polypharmacy, slower kidneys and memory slips — how Indian families can help elders take medicine safely.
25 Apr 2026 · 6 min read - Family
Safe medicine tips for parents
Dosing children by weight, avoiding adult medicines, and the home pharmacy items every Indian parent should keep.
22 Apr 2026 · 6 min read - How it works
Medicine scanner vs manual pharmacy check — which to trust?
Both have a role. Here's when to use a scanner app, when to rely on the pharmacist, and when to do both.
19 Apr 2026 · 5 min read - Authenticity
Why strip and carton expiry dates should always match
A mismatched expiry between the strip and the carton is one of the strongest counterfeit signals. Here's how to spot it.
16 Apr 2026 · 4 min read - Warnings
How to understand medicine label warnings
Red triangles, schedule H, NRx — a quick decoder for the warnings printed on Indian medicine packs.
13 Apr 2026 · 5 min read - Warnings
Medicines to avoid during pregnancy
Common over-the-counter medicines that are not safe in pregnancy, and safer alternatives to ask your doctor about.
10 Apr 2026 · 6 min read - Interactions
Drug interaction basics every Indian family should know
Why interactions happen, which categories to watch, and how to keep a simple home medicine list to prevent them.
7 Apr 2026 · 6 min read - Interactions
Can you take two medicines together safely?
A quick guide to checking whether two medicines mix — including common Indian combinations that don't.
4 Apr 2026 · 5 min read - Side effects
Common medicine side effects — and when to actually worry
Most side effects pass. A few are emergencies. Here's a clear way to tell the difference.
1 Apr 2026 · 6 min read - Safety
What to do if a medicine pack looks suspicious
Stop, document, return — a calm 4-step playbook for when something feels wrong about a pack you just bought.
29 Mar 2026 · 4 min read - Authenticity
How to check batch number and expiry on Indian medicine packs
Where to find the batch number, MFG and EXP date — and how to confirm the strip and carton match.
26 Mar 2026 · 4 min read - Hindi
दवा गाइड — दवा की जानकारी आसान भाषा में
अपनी दवा को समझें: नाम, मात्रा, बैच, एक्सपायरी और साइड-इफेक्ट्स — हिंदी में सरल भाषा में।
26 Mar 2026 · 6 min read - Safety
How to report fake medicine in India
Step-by-step: where to complain about counterfeit or substandard medicine to CDSCO, state FDA and your local pharmacy.
23 Mar 2026 · 5 min read - Expiry
Why the expiry date on medicine really matters
Expired medicine isn't always poison, but it isn't always safe either. Here's what happens chemically — and what to do.
20 Mar 2026 · 5 min read - Education
Generic vs. branded medicines in India: what's the difference?
Why a ₹4 generic paracetamol can be as effective as a ₹40 branded version — and when branding really matters.
20 Mar 2026 · 6 min read - How it works
How to understand dosage and timing on a medicine label
1-0-1, BD, TDS, SOS — decode the short codes on Indian prescriptions and packs in plain English.
17 Mar 2026 · 5 min read - Safety
Is it safe to take medicine without a prescription?
Self-medication is common in India. Learn which medicines are safe over the counter and where the real risks begin.
14 Mar 2026 · 6 min read - Storage
Medicine storage guide for Indian homes
How heat, humidity and the wrong shelf can ruin your medicine. Practical storage rules for tablets, syrups, insulin and inhalers.
14 Mar 2026 · 5 min read - Safety
Fake medicine signs every family should know
A short checklist your family can use at the pharmacy to spot counterfeit medicine before it reaches your home.
11 Mar 2026 · 4 min read - How it works
How a medicine scanner app actually works
A simple explanation of how AI medicine scanners read packs, extract details and check for safety signals.
8 Mar 2026 · 6 min read - Family
10 medicine safety tips for Indian families
Simple habits that keep elders, children and pregnant women safe at home — from a separate medicine box to keeping a digital scan history.
8 Mar 2026 · 6 min read - Warnings
Medicine warnings for alcohol and driving
Some common Indian medicines don't mix with alcohol or driving. Here's how to spot the warnings before they cause harm.
5 Mar 2026 · 5 min read - Authenticity
How to check medicine authenticity by photo
Use your phone camera to verify a medicine pack in seconds. Learn what a photo-based authenticity check can and cannot do.
2 Mar 2026 · 5 min read - Education
Medicine warnings explained: pregnancy, alcohol, driving
What 'do not consume with alcohol', 'avoid in pregnancy' and 'may cause drowsiness' really mean — and how to act on them.
2 Mar 2026 · 6 min read - Safety
How to check medicine authenticity at the pharmacy
Five quick checks before you pay — hologram, batch, MRP, billing and pack quality — plus how AI scanning helps.
25 Feb 2026 · 5 min read - Education
Medicine side effects: a plain-English guide
Common vs. serious side effects, when to wait it out, and when to stop the medicine and call a doctor.
20 Feb 2026 · 6 min read - Safety
Is it safe to take expired medicine?
What expiry dates really mean, what changes after expiry, and the safe way to dispose of old medicines at home in India.
15 Feb 2026 · 5 min read - Basics
How to read a medicine label without confusion
A simple guide to reading medicine strips and cartons — generic name, dosage, batch, expiry, storage, and warnings — with examples.
10 Feb 2026 · 6 min read - Safety
How to identify fake medicine in India (2026 buyer's guide)
Counterfeit drugs are a real risk in India. Learn the 8 signs of fake medicine, how to verify a pack at the pharmacy, and how to report spurious drugs.
4 Feb 2026 · 7 min read