Experts called useless medicines in the home first aid kit

25 July 2022, 21:12 | Health 
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Many drugs, according to experts, are not only useless for certain health problems, but can also be dangerous.. It is for this reason that doctors recommend getting rid of the following drugs:.

Antivirals.

There are no anti-viral drugs. This is nothing more than a marketing ploy.. In order to cope with SARS, the body has enough of its own strength. In addition, with the use of "

Cough remedies.

The use of antitussives, not knowing the form of cough, can result in the accumulation of sputum in the respiratory organs and provoke the development of bronchitis or pneumonia. Cough is a protective function of the body, helping to get rid of harmful elements.. You can take drugs only as prescribed by a doctor.

Expectorants.

In continuation of the previous topic: only a doctor will be able to determine whether you need such drugs or not. Therefore, doctors advise not to collect the remaining medicines from a past illness.. To facilitate the discharge of sputum, you should drink plenty of pure water or green tea..

Activated carbon.

The effectiveness of activated charcoal has been proven by scientists only in the first hours after poisoning.. Therefore, the presence of this drug in the home medicine cabinet is not advisable..

Heart drops.

People with hypersensitivity to phenobarbital and other components of these drops should take these medicines with caution.. If you do not want to provoke the development of depression and insomnia - experts recommend not to abuse them.

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