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
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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