Generic medicines contain the same active ingredient as the original brands and are often far cheaper. That is why more people now buy generic buy medicine online medicine online, from eye drops such as bimatoprost to weight loss capsules such as orlistat. A little care makes the process safer.
Step one: a valid prescription is required for every order of a prescription medicine. A careful store will ask for it. Avoid any website that does not ask for one.
Next, check the details: 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.
For a step-by-step checklist, read the full article walks through each step.
A few 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. Orlistat 120 mg is taken with meals that contain fat and works best with a low-fat diet, plus a multivitamin at bedtime.
Once your order comes, check the name, strength and expiry date and read the patient leaflet. Let your doctor know which product you are taking.
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This article is for general information only. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before starting any medicine.