A Plain Guide to Ordering Generic Medicines

A Plain Guide to Ordering Generic Medicines

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Generics contain the same active ingredient as the original brands and usually cost much less. That is why more people now choose to buy check here medicine online, from eye drops such as bimatoprost to weight loss capsules such as orlistat. A few simple checks 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 does not ask for one.

Look closely at 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 expected.

If you want more detail, this practical guide explains what to look for.

A few examples: bimatoprost eye drops 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 is general information, not medical advice. Always check with your doctor before starting a new medicine.

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