Drugs have played a major role in treatment for thousands of years. Most of us have taken, or will take, medicines at some time in our lives to cure, prevent, delay or mask the symptoms of ill health. Prescription Medicines is the perfect practical companion, providing a clear picture of which drugs are best for which conditions, what they do and what the possible side effects are. It also indicates how effective prescription remedies may be in treating common conditions.

Covering Medicines for both adults and children, it is an ideal book to help you to use medicines cautiously and wisely to gain maximum benefit from them.