Drugs: What to take on vacation and how to keep them

(AIFA) – "AIFA revives and renews the campaign Farmaci & Estate to educate patients about the correct and safe use of medicines during the summer, "says General Manager Melazzini. "The video pills and the pamphlet made for the occasion are used to remind everyone that was some extra precautions are needed to store and transport drugs in the manner In addition to these tips, it is important to read the package leaflet carefully and consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. "

6 video tablets to share on social networks and 1 brochure download, print and store to remind all patients, especially those who are about to leave for the holidays, that in the summer, it is necessary to devote more to Pay attention to the conservation, transportation and use of medicines. The sun and high temperatures jeopardize conservation drugs; so as not to reduce its efficiency, quality and safety, simply follow a few simple but useful steps.

The videos that AIFA has broadcast via its social networks and which can also be downloaded from the Agency's website, reproduce the key messages of the campaign.

1. In summer, it is best to use solid formulations less sensitive to high temperatures

2. Drugs should be kept in a cool, dry place at a temperature never higher than 25 degrees .

3. Some drugs can induce skin reactions with sun exposure, it is worth consulting your doctor, avoid exposure between 11 and 16 and always use the cream solar energy .

4. Each medicine should be stored in its original package in order to know the expiration date and to have the leaflet available.

5. In cars, drugs should not be exposed to the sun, it is important to use a thermal container and not to put them in the trunk but in the badpit.

6. If traveling by plane, remember to put the drugs in your carry-on baggage and take with you the prescriptions, especially if it is safe. is a life-saving medicine.

In parallel, Aifa also produced an online brochure on institutional website in print and web format. In addition, it invites health professionals and all actors in the supply chain to disseminate campaign materials, which are innovative and attractive tools to educate the patient.

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