THE RIGHT WAY TO TAKE MEDICINE.

Thames Star, Volume LII, Issue 13964, 3 May 1919, Page 4

THE RIGHT WAY TO TAKE MEDICINE.

'> . - , - 9tk% • find rwnodj from a median* |Jm» or from a nhrer spoon. Ghemiml action of 101116 liquids upon brass , motes » liquid that would be fatal if taken into the stomach. A good rule is [ narer to take medicine from anything made of the coarser metals.While pouring the medicine from ' bottle to spoon or cup, hold the bottle so that the label ia uppermost. This will prevent the medicine pouring over the label and gt»T"T"g, if not obliteratkg it. This precaution, especially in the case of liquids that might be harmful if taken by mistake or in the wrong ; quantity, is imperative. : Unless directions require yon to take medicines full strength, it is better to dilute them half and half with water. Never take doses larger than those specified in the directions. Better that they be smaller. Under no circumstances take medicine ■ in the dark. The reason is obvious. Bead the frequent news of deaths of persons who have taken poisons by mistake. i Be sure never to pour medicine back into the bottle. Never fail to'shake the bottle before taking a dose of the contents. If there he any sign of sediment, shake the more. ! Unless directed otherwise you would better take all capsules, pills, or tablets with a half-glass of water. . ; Never use a liniment near an open flame, for a liniment usually contains sot»^ combustible element. Always rub i a linfment into the skin until it is nearly dry. Be sure to brush the teeth after tak- j ing medicine, since many medicines contain acids or iron, both of'which are injurious to the teeth. Keep effervescent medicines in. a cool place. ; ' ••, •