SOP Activity 14-06-2025

I hope, you have used me. Do you know Who I am?

• Tablet

• Capsule

• Syrup

• Ointment

What is the general instruction for taking a tablet orally?

• Mix it with food to avoid stomach upset.

• Take it with any drink you prefer.

• Chew it completely before swallowing.

• Swallow it whole with water unless otherwise instructed.

What is the best way to store most medicines at home?

• In a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.

• In the refrigerator for all medicines

• Anywhere convenient, like a sunny windows.

• In the bathroom medicine cabinet, as it's often used.

What should you generally do if you miss a dose of your medicine?

• Take the next dose as soon as you remember, even if it's close to the next scheduled dose.

• Skip the missed dose and take the next dose at your regularly scheduled time, or follow specific instructions.

• Stop taking the medicine altogether.

• You should double the dose to make it work faster.

What does 'antibiotic resistance' mean?

• It means your body becomes resistant to antibiotics.

• It means antibiotics are in short supply.

• It means bacteria become stronger and medicines no longer work as well against them.

• It refers to people who are allergic to antibiotics.

Why is it crucial to carefully read and follow the instructions on a medicine label?

• To understand where the drug was manufactured.

• To ensure the drug is fresh and potent.

• To know exactly how much medicine to take and when.

• To find out the exact chemical composition.

If a medication label says 'take with food,' what is a common reason for this instruction?

• To mask the unpleasant taste of the medication.

• To reduce stomach irritation or to improve the drug's absorption.

• To ensure you are getting enough calories in your diet.

• To make the pill easier to swallow.

In India, the terms 'Pharmacy' and 'Chemist and Druggist' are often used for a place that:

• Is a traditional clinic focused only on herbal remedies.

• Is a laboratory where new drugs are invented.

• Is a shop that only sells chemicals for industrial use.

• Is a retail store where a licensed pharmacist dispenses medicines.

If your medication says 'take on an empty stomach,' what is a common error people make?

• Taking it with a small glass of water.

• Not eating anything all day to ensure an empty stomach.

• Taking it at night before going to sleep.

• Taking it immediately after a meal.

What is a common error when dealing with eye drops or ear drops?

• Washing your hands before administering the drops.

• Storing them upright in their original container.

• Shaking the bottle before use.

• Touching the dropper tip to your eye/ear or any surface.