What feels like relief today could be a risk tomorrow. Think before you self-medicate.

Many people choose to treat themselves when they feel sick. They buy medicine without a doctor’s advice, take leftover pills from old prescriptions or follow suggestions from friends or online tips. This might seem like a quick fix, but self-medication can be dangerous. Taking the wrong medicine, the wrong dose or using it for the wrong reason can lead to serious health problems. It can cause side effects; make you feel worse or even hide the real illness that needs proper treatment.

One of the biggest risks of self-medication is using antibiotics the wrong way. When people take them without a prescription, it can lead to antibiotic resistance. This means the medicine no longer works when it is really needed, making infections harder to treat.

This is where traceability becomes very important. Traceability allows health systems and pharmacies to track where medicines come from, how they are stored and who they are given to. It helps ensure that medicines are safe, genuine and used correctly. If a problem ever comes up with a drug, traceability makes it easier to find out what went wrong and fix it quickly.

When medicines are used under the guidance of a doctor and traced properly, people are protected. But when people treat themselves without knowing all the facts, they take a risk that could cost them their health. Always remember: your body is not a testing ground. Let professionals guide your treatment, and trust systems that trace and protect the medicines you use.