1. What are the sources of medicine information on this website?
Answer: Our medicine database is compiled from multiple reliable and recognized sources, including:
- National and international regulatory agencies: e.g., U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), European Medicines Agency (EMA).
- Recognized pharmacopoeias and reference books: e.g., British Pharmacopoeia (BP), United States Pharmacopoeia (USP).
- Official prescription labels and product monographs provided by pharmaceutical companies.
We regularly review and update these sources to ensure accuracy and currency of the information.
2. Should I use this website’s information as medical advice?
Answer: No, never. All information on this website is provided for general knowledge, educational, and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment by a qualified healthcare provider (doctor or pharmacist).
If you have any health concerns, illnesses, or questions regarding medications, always consult a doctor or other qualified healthcare professional before making any medical decisions.
3. What is the difference between brand name and generic name?
Answer:
- Generic Name: The chemical or scientific name of the active ingredient in a medicine. It is internationally recognized and used by any company producing the same ingredient. Example: Paracetamol.
- Brand Name: The commercial name used by a specific pharmaceutical company to market their medicine. Example: Napa, Tylenol—these are brand names for Paracetamol.
4. How can I learn about drug interactions?
Answer: When two or more medicines are taken together, interactions may occur that affect the medicine’s effectiveness or side effects.
On our website, each medicine page contains a “Drug Interactions” section listing known serious or significant interactions.
Since all possible interactions cannot be listed, whenever starting a new medicine, inform your doctor or pharmacist about all your current prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, and herbal supplements. They can provide the most accurate and personalized advice.
5. How often is the website information updated?
Answer: Medicine information is constantly changing, and regulatory agencies frequently release new data.
We update our database regularly (monthly or quarterly). When significant changes occur—such as new side effects, warnings, or FDA approvals—we try to update the information promptly.