If you are on medication, it is important to manage your medication properly. This ensures you do not continue taking medication in case it has expired or miss to refill prescriptions. Proper management of your medications ensures you take your medication as demanded by the prescription, which can be a challenge for seniors who have many different medications for treating different conditions.

Learn about the medication you are taking

You need to learn about the brand name, dose, action, generic name, side effects and when to take it. You can also learn about any interactions you may experience while taking the medications.

Keep a checklist

A simple to understand checklist will help you know the amount to take, when and if with or without food. Write down a checklist for each of the medication you are taking to make it easier to remember.

Understand the exact dose and timing

Your doctor prescribes the exact dose and when to take it. Verify the information with your pharmacist to be clear on the dosage and timing. Knowing the exact dose helps you to avoid situations where you may overdose.

Keep medication in original bottle

It is easier to keep track of medication in original bottles. Furthermore, the original container has the correct instructions and labels. In addition, keeping the medication in the original packaging can prevent poisonings.

Don’t take medication in the dark

Obviously, there is no light in the dark and you may take the wrong medication and the wrong dosage. Also, ensure you don’t take your medicine when you are tired or distracted. Ask for assistance from a friend or family member.

Ask how medication should be stored

Medication should be stored in a cool, dry place and away from sunlight. Avoid places where moisture and dust may contaminate your medication. Your pharmacist should be in a good position to tell you how to store your medication whether at home or when traveling.

Keep medicine away from children and grandchildren

Children and grandchildren are not completely knowledgeable on what is right or wrong, which compromises their safety. Therefore, you should keep medication away from their reach for it may cause them harm.

Refill prescriptions early

Refilling your prescriptions early ensures you never run out. You can refill early when you have a planned trip. Talk to your pharmacists about refill guidelines.

Dispose medication that has passed expiry date

Medication that is expired is not good for you thus dispose it.