Before you take any medication, make sure you know the facts.

The fully revised and updated ninth edition of Australian Drug Guide brings you nearly 1000 pages of up-to-the-minute information that could mean the difference between life and death for you or someone you know.

In plain English, Dr Jonathan Upfal offers practical advice you can trust about the most used drugs in Australia:

• what the drug is for
• how it works in your body
• how to take the drug
• what to do if you miss a dose
• how long before you can expect to benefit from taking it
• severe and minor side effects
• things you must tell your doctor before taking the drug
• when you should not take the drug
• chemical names and drug classes
• all brand names and if a cheaper generic version is available