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Trusted pharmacy tips, medicine guides, and health advice from Aswini Medicals,.

🧊 Antibiotic Storage

Aug 5, 2025

Does Amoxicillin Need to Be Refrigerated? Storage & Shelf Life Guide

Tablets: room temperature. Liquid suspension after mixing: fridge, 14 days. Left out overnight? Here's exactly what to do — plus Augmentin and Azithromycin.

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📋 Prescription Guide

Aug 5, 2025

OD, BD, TID, TDS, PC, AC, HS — Doctor Prescription Codes Explained

1 tab OD means once daily. BD = twice daily. TDS = three times daily. Every prescription abbreviation decoded with real timing examples.

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🔍 Online Pharmacy Guide

Aug 3, 2025

Are Online Pharmacies in India Safe? Risks Nobody Tells You About

Counterfeit medicines, bypassed prescriptions, cold-chain failures — what you should know before ordering from 1mg, PharmEasy, or Netmeds.

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⚠️ Drug Safety

Aug 2, 2025

Medicines That Should Not Be Taken Together

10 dangerous combinations to avoid — two NSAIDs, Warfarin with Aspirin, antacids with antibiotics, and more.

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📍 Local Pharmacy

Aug 1, 2025

Pharmacy in Basaveshwar Nagar, Bangalore — Aswini Medicals

Phone number, timings, services, and areas served by Aswini Medicals in Basaveshwar Nagar / Mahalakshmipuram.

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💊 Generic vs Branded

Jul 31, 2025

Is Generic Paracetamol as Effective as Crocin or Dolo 650?

Same molecule, same dose. Here's what's different between Crocin, Dolo 650, and generic paracetamol — and when it matters.

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🦠 Antibiotics

Jul 30, 2025

How to Store Antibiotics Safely at Home

Tablets, syrups, ointments and eye drops — each needs different storage. Wrong storage kills the medicine before you do.

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🏠 Storage & Vastu

Jul 29, 2025

Which Direction to Keep Medicines? Vastu + Science Guide

Vastu says north-east. Science says cool, dry, dark. Here's how to satisfy both and store medicines the right way.

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🕉️ Hindu Fasts

Jul 28, 2025

Medicine in Navratri Fast & Monday Fast (Somvar Vrat)

Can you take medicine during Navratri or Somvar vrat? Yes — complete guide with medicine-by-medicine advice.

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🗑️ Disposal

Jul 27, 2025

Expired Medicine in Which Bin? Disposal Guide India

Not the recycling bin, not the toilet. The correct and safe way to throw away expired tablets, syrups and injections.

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🙏 Ekadashi

Jul 26, 2025

Can I Take Medicine During Ekadashi Fast?

Yes — medicines with water do not break Ekadashi. Medicine-by-medicine guide for diabetics, BP patients, and more.

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🕉️ Fasting

Jul 25, 2025

Can We Take Medicine During Fasting?

Complete Hindu fasting guide — Navratri, Ekadashi, Janmashtami. Which medicines to take, skip, or adjust.

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⚠️ Drug Safety

Jul 24, 2025

Common Drug Interactions You Should Know

Some medicine combinations are dangerous. Know which medicines, foods, and drinks don't mix — and why.

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👴 Elderly Care

Jul 23, 2025

Managing Medicines for Elderly Parents

Your parent takes 8 medicines from 4 doctors. Here's how to organise, track, and avoid dangerous combinations.

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🤰 Pregnancy

Jul 22, 2025

Medicine Safety for Pregnant Women

Which medicines are safe in pregnancy and which must be avoided? A guide every expecting mother should read.

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🌿 Nutrition

Jul 21, 2025

Vitamins & Supplements: What Indians Actually Need

Most supplements are marketing. Here are the 4 deficiencies genuinely common in India — and what to do about them.

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👁️ Eye Care

Jul 20, 2025

How to Use Eye Drops Correctly

Most people use eye drops wrong — and waste 80% of the dose. Step-by-step technique for maximum effect.

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🦠 Antibiotics

Jul 19, 2025

Why You Must Complete the Full Antibiotic Course

Feeling better after 2 days? Stopping antibiotics early is one of the most dangerous medicine mistakes you can make.

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🙏 Fasting

Jul 18, 2025

How to Take Medicines During Fasting

Navratri, Ramadan, Ekadashi — how to safely manage your diabetes, BP, and thyroid medicines on fast days.

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🏥 Advice

Jul 12, 2025

When to Visit a Pharmacy vs When to See a Doctor

A trained pharmacist can handle many common ailments. Know when you can skip the clinic and when you absolutely must not.

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💨 Respiratory

Jul 11, 2025

How to Use an Inhaler Correctly

Most asthma patients use inhalers incorrectly. A step-by-step guide to get the full dose every time.

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❤️ Cardiology

Jul 10, 2025

Blood Pressure Medicines: What Patients Need to Know

Amlodipine, Telmisartan, Losartan — understand how BP medicines work and why you must never stop them suddenly.

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🩸 Diabetes

Jul 9, 2025

Tips for Diabetic Patients: Managing Daily Medicines

Consistency is everything with diabetes medication. Practical tips to manage insulin, Metformin, and blood sugar monitoring.

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🗑️ Safety

Jul 8, 2025

How to Safely Dispose of Expired Medicines

Flushing medicines down the drain pollutes water. The safe and responsible way to get rid of expired tablets and syrups.

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⏰ Tips

Jul 6, 2025

What to Do If You Miss a Dose

Should you double the next dose? The answer is almost always no. Here's what to do for common medicines.

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⚠️ Safety

Jul 4, 2025

Common Side Effects of Painkillers and How to Manage Them

Painkillers are the most overused medicines. Know the risks of Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, and Diclofenac.

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📋 Prescription

Jul 3, 2025

How to Read a Doctor's Prescription

OD, BD, TID, SOS — understand the abbreviations on your prescription and never miss a dose again.

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💊 Guide

Jul 2, 2025

Generic vs Branded Medicines — What's the Difference?

Generic medicines cost less but work just as well. Here's what patients need to know before choosing.

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🏠 Storage

Jul 1, 2025

How to Store Medicines Properly at Home

Heat, light and humidity can destroy medicines. Learn the right way to store tablets, syrups and injectables at home.

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