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Fake medicines are being sold in many places these days. Life is being put at risk without people even knowing it. Trusted shops are not always what they seem to be. Dangerous ingredients can be hidden inside fake pills. Expired drugs are being re-packed and sold again. But there is hope if the right steps are followed. Check out these amazing ways to identify fake medicines easily. Check the Packaging Carefully The packaging must be checked before any medicine is taken. Spelling errors are often found on fake product labels. Poor printing quality can also be seen very easily. Logos are usually copied but may look slightly different. The font size is often changed or not aligned well. Seals must be checked for damage or tampering signs. Real medicines are packed with more care and precision. Look for a Proper Batch Number A batch number must always be found on the pack. It is usually printed near the expiry and manufacture date. This number is given by the original drug com...

Capsules definitely have more benefits than solid drugs and it too can be formulated in capsules. These capsules are generally made of a different form of materials. It is very important while choosing a capsule, you must keep in mind some factors such as the shell of the capsule must act as a barrier from oxygen or water.  Selecting a type of capsule There is different form or type of capsules advised by the doctors. Generally, the dry-filled capsules are generally either made of hard gelatin, hard hydroxypropyl methylcellulose or hypromellose which knew as HPMC capsules . On the other hand, liquid-filled capsules are made of soft gelatin material. The weight of the capsule depends on the material which is filled in the capsule which generally ranges from 0.3-1.5g/cc. The smallest capsule weighs around 39mg whereas the largest may weigh up to 1425mg.  Generally, the shell of any hard gelatin capsule contains around 16% of water. It is advisable not to keep the c...