Sensitisation on continuous medical education

Nigerians have been urged to use the right drugs and dosages as prescribed by medical experts.

The advice was given by the Chief Executive Officer of BOOTS Company of Nigeria, Mr Ahmed Yusuf, at a programme tagged: “Continuous medical education of key brands.” It organised the programme to sensitise the public in Lagos.

Yusuf said the programme was to sustain people’s health and safety needs as well as promote good health consciousness.

He said the company is known for using the best raw materials to produce healthcare products and cosmetics, such as nerve and bone liniment.

Responding, the chairman of the company, Prof E.M Essien said products are available across the country, adding that their quality will not reduce because the company aims to bring the products closer to the people.

Mr. Herbert Coker said most people do not recognise traditional medicine but orthodox medicine as such aspirin have stood the test of time.

In his presentation entitled Pain management, he said aspirin is still relevant for managing pain.

He said aspirin is used to treat inflammatory diseases, such as headache, migraine and ischemic stroke.

Coker said continuous use of aspirin, can predispose a patient to asthma, adding that it does not interact with codeine.

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