On the drug packaging, there are various logos, one of which is the complicated drug logo which indicates you cannot consume the content in it without a doctor’s prescription.
There are likely seven symbols, including the hard drugs logo. The health profession is already in their final agreement toward the drugs symbols. Thus, when redeeming a doctor’s prescription, there is no need to question its content. However, many people buy medicine on their own because they feel they already know what medication to take. When you think you already know the symptoms of illness and decide to buy medicine independently, it is essential to pay attention to the symbols on the packaging. In addition, we summarized the meaning of each symbol on the drug packaging for added information.
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7 Drug Symbols on Packaging
We discussed the seven symbols on the packaging of medicinal products on the market. So, here is the meaning of the seven symbols.
1. Jamu
Medicines made from herbs or traditional plants. Medicines made from herbs or traditional plants. A Green symbol with a picture of a tree symbolizes Jamu on the packaging.
Standardized Herb Medicine (Obat Herbal Terstandar)
High technology and hygienic test processed this medicine with natural ingredients for toxicity and chronicity. Researchers took several tests before distributing OHT; one of them is pre-clinical research to determine health standards. Three green stars symbolize OHT on the packaging.
Phytopharmaca
Scientists used high technology through standardized processes to make medicines with natural ingredients. In addition, experts approved Phytopharmaca’s competent implementation by scientific criteria for a test protocol. Competent implementation includes ethical principles, and a place for carrying it out has met the requirements. A green snowflake symbolizes Phytopharmaca on the packaging.
Over-the-Counter Medicine
People can buy this kind of drug freely in pharmacies without a doctor’s prescription. A green circle symbol surrounded by a black border symbolizes Over-the-Counter Medicine on the packaging.
Limited Over-the-Counter Medicine
People can still purchase potent drugs in specific quantities in pharmacies without a doctor’s prescription for this type. However, it will be accompanied by warning signs. A blue circle symbol surrounded by a black border symbolizes Limited Over-the-Counter Medicine on the packaging.
Precursor
You can use drugs containing substances, starting materials, or chemicals to manufacture narcotics and psychotropic substances. To prevent abuse, experts limited the purchase of Precursor.
Hard Drugs (Potent Drugs)
Hard Drugs or Potent Drugs are the type of drug that you can only purchase with a doctor’s prescription. You can see Hard Drug logo on the packaging. The red circle symbol surrounded by a black border with the letter K in the middle touching the edge symbolizes Hard Drugs on the packaging.
Psychotropic
Drugs can affect the composition of the central nervous system so that it can cause changes in the cognition and behavior of people who take them. Patients can take Psychotropics medication under the supervision of a doctor.
Narcotics
Drugs derived from plants or non-plants can be either synthetic or semi-synthetic. Narcotics can cause addiction and affect the level of consciousness of its user. A white circle symbol surrounded by a red border with a red cross in the middle symbolizes Narcotics.
After knowing the seven different symbols above, now is the time to be careful about the spread of drugs in society. It is better not to be careless even though you already know the symbol. You are still encouraged to buy drugs from officially licensed places. Love yourself and your family by educating yourself about what the symbols on the medicine packaging mean.
If there is a Hard Drug logo on the medicine package, wait until you get a doctor’s recommendation or prescription related to the rules for taking it. That is why it is important to recognize Hard Drug logo before consuming any drugs for you and your family.
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