Polypharmacy Review
Checking all ongoing tablets across specialties to eliminate duplicate salts and prevent dizziness or kidney strain.
INFO — 05 Pandocx Patient Education
Know Your Medicine
The right medicine, at the right dose, for the shortest necessary duration.
A medicine is only as safe as the understanding of the person taking it. Across many households, elderly parents juggle 8 to 12 tablets from different doctors without anyone checking if two tablets are duplicates or interacting.
The Pandocx Standard
How we approach Know Your Medicine
At Pandocx Hospital, "Know Your Medicine" is a core clinical commitment. During every consultation, we review your existing medicine pouch ("brown-bag medication review"), stop redundant tablets, explain before-food vs. after-food timing, and protect children and adults from antibiotic overuse.
Antibiotic Stewardship
Prescribing antibiotics only when bacterial infection is clinically indicated—and explaining why completing the course matters.
Paediatric Weight Dosing
Calculating syrup doses in millilitres (mL) strictly by a child’s current weight rather than guesswork or age alone.
Detailed Patient Modules
In-Depth Guides Under Know Your Medicine
MODULE 01 • Elder Care
Verified Clinical Orientation
The "Medicine Pouch" Review for Senior Citizens
Why bringing all physical tablet strips to your appointment is the single best way to prevent drug side effects.
- Different brand names often contain the exact same active chemical salt
- Over-the-counter painkillers (NSAIDs) can silently worsen blood pressure and kidney function
- Never stop long-term blood pressure or thyroid medicines abruptly just because a lab report looks normal
Practical Visit Tip: Bring a clear photo or physical pouch of every tablet, inhaler, and eye drop you use.
MODULE 02 • Paediatrics
Verified Clinical Orientation
Safe Medication Practices for Infants & Children
How parents can prevent accidental under-dosing or over-dosing of fever and cough medications at home.
- Always use a calibrated oral syringe or marked measuring cup—never a household kitchen spoon
- Check concentration strength (e.g., Paracetamol 125mg/5mL vs. 250mg/5mL) before administering
Practical Visit Tip: Always confirm your child’s current weight at the clinic before starting a new syrup.
Frequently Asked Questions — Know Your Medicine
My blood pressure reading is normal today. Can I stop my daily BP tablet?
No—your blood pressure is normal today *because* the tablet is working. Stopping antihypertensive medication suddenly can cause dangerous rebound spikes. Always consult your physician before adjusting doses.