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Bowling, Bowler, Bowl > Cricket World Cup!

Last week I was fortunate enough to get invited to a media day to meet and interview the Proteas – the national women’s cricket team. For me personally is was an opportunity of a lifetime to be in the presence of such dedicated athletes.

I only had an hour and decided to do Facebook Live interviews which I would be able to upload to Youtube later and share on my blog. You can watch my interviews further down the page.

The very amazing hour with the Protea ladies

What I took away from my handful of interviews was that each of the players felt a sense of pride after being called to the national team. They remember that feeling of walking out onto the field the first time with the Protea proudly on their chests, the centuries/wickets that was their best. They are proud to play for our national team.

What they all seemed to agree on was that even if cricket is their focus and it takes up all their time, it is worth it. The times they travel (and that could be up to 10 months of the year) they try to not miss home too much. Each of them has a strong feeling of rivalry towards the England side – and then Australia.

Each of these players should be an inspiration to the younger generations. They didn’t all come from privileged backgrounds or big cities. However, some have made the team at 16 showing determination and guts beyond their years.

We as South Africans should support our team by watching their matches – especially with the World Cup coming up.

The interviews

My first interview was with Vice Captain Cloe Tryon who was called up to the national team at only 16. She has a bubbling personality who dreams of many years in the team, but one day when this is over she would love to become a coach. I would’ve loved to spend more time with her, but she had to rush off to another interview.

Saarah Smith is another youngster who recently made the team. She already understands the privilege of being chosen to represent South Africa. I wish her a fantastic World Cup.

At 28 Moseline Daniels is one of the older players. During my interview I could hear her love for the game. She just seems such a phenomenal person that just wants to be there and be part of her country’s team. It is women like her that would inspire countless young girls to reach for their dreams.

Masabata Klaas with her wide smile was such a pleasure to interview. She is also one of the youngsters, but she is such a passionate personality.

At just 19 Laura Wolfaardt carries a very quiet but strong personality. I could sense the intense focus she has on her career as a professional cricketer and knew I had to interview her.

If you want to know how to juggle studying and playing cricket for the national team, Andrie Steyn is the player to ask. Her story actually just shows the discipline players like Andrie has.

I’m guilty of not watching sport much nowadays, but I will make a point of it to watch all our female national teams from now on. I wish these wonderful ladies all the best with the World Cup and their careers as professional cricketers. Go make us proud!

We need more sponsors for women’s sports

I was into sports my whole school career. I was fortunate enough to have had couching sessions with Myrtle Bothma, a legendary hurdler. I could’ve made track and field or netball a priority, but I didn’t because I couldn’t have a dream of going to the Olympics or becoming a professional – because we were not part of the Olympics community and professional sportsmen and women couldn’t make a living from representing their country.

If there were more sponsors (and our political situation was different back then) I would’ve gunned to make a national team. I never want my daughters to have regrets like me one day – I want them to have all the opportunities in the world. I want to see that the big corporates in South Africa sponsor our women’s teams and afford these dedicated sports enthusiasts the opportunity to follow their dreams and represent our country.

Here are some new cricket terms I learnt while preparing for my interview and article

  1. Bowling a maiden over – To bowl an over in which no runs are scored off the bat, nor from a wide or no-ball.
  2. French cut – An attempted attacking batting shot in front of the wicket resulting in four fortunate runs behind the wicket off the inside or bottom edge of the bat. Usually millimetres away from a ‘Bad luck, mate’.
  3. Golden Duck – A special case of a duck in which the batsman is out on his first delivery of an innings.

Glossary source: Wanderers

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Let’s close the Dream Gap

Yesterday I felt so proud of our Proteas, our national women’s cricket team. My heart literally burst when I got to spend just an hour with these wonderful ladies. Some of their stories are so inspiring – from being chosen to play for the national team at 16 to coming from a small town in KZN…

There were two players that stood out for me, Chloe Tryone and Moseline Daniels. I will still publish my interviews, but what I took away from my interview with them was that wearing the Protea on their hearts means more to them than we can ever imagine and they will give their everything to keep on representing South Africa.

It is so important for girls to know that there are no limits to what they can achieve and women like Chloe and Moseline (and the rest of the team) is what our girls need to see more of.

There is one little lady who champions global initiatives for girls to realise their limitless potential, Barbie. Her new global initiative, the ‘DREAM GAP PROJECT’ is a multi-year campaign that will raise awareness around limiting factors that prevent girls from reaching their full potential.

Research* has identified that starting at age five many girls are less likely than boys to view their own gender as smart and begin to lose confidence in their own competence. Cultural stereotypes, implicit biases and representation in media work together to further this issue. In the United States, this has been referenced as the “Dream Gap,” but there are similar trends seen around the world.

Girls’ belief in themselves is impacted by these limiting factors, so Barbie is dedicated to funding research, highlighting positive role models and rallying a community around supporting girls through The Dream Gap Project.

“Since 1959, Barbie has inspired the limitless potential in every girl and we believe that empowering them at a young age is a catalyst to unlocking their full potential,” said Lisa McKnight, General Manager and Senior Vice President, Barbie. “The goal of The Dream Gap Project is to leverage Barbie’s global platforms to educate society on gender biases and inspire any supporter of girls to join us as we can’t do this alone.”

The notion of a Dream Gap is still a relatively new concept and is under-researched, especially in girls 5-7 years old. To help, the brand is collaborating with Associate Professor Andrei Cimpian of New York University to fund a two-year post-doctoral fellowship on this issue. Globally, Barbie will work with local researchers to extend these studies and find out more about girls around the world.

“Our research is just the beginning — we need to dedicate more resources to this important topic so that we can better understand how to support girls,” said Andrei Cimpian, Associate Professor at New York University. “This collaboration with Barbie is a large-scale, ambitious effort to explore this important phenomenon and share what we know about childhood development to a mass audience, so we can help close the Dream Gap.”

The brand is dedicated to helping close the Dream Gap and will be focused on:

  • Raising awareness through impactful content developed to provide adults with resources on how they can support the girls in their lives available on Barbie.com. Barbie also created a new digital spot, that builds on the “You Can Be Anything” campaign and explains the Dream Gap.
  • Showing girls more role models by highlighting at least 10 empowering female role models each year globally. Because telling a girl she can be anything is just the beginning, actually seeing that she can do anything makes all the difference.
  • Leveraging Barbie as a role model and connecting with girls through inspiring content that is centered on teachable moments. By continuing to infuse purpose-driven themes in content, such as Barbie Vlogger, we are addressing issues that girls face in a unique and approachable way.
  • Continuing to offer empowering products that allow girls to play out their dreams, while showing them they have choices. From the Inspiring Women series to highlighting underrepresented careers, Barbie is encouraging imagination, expression and discovery.
  • Rallying partners around the world with any like-minded companies who are dedicated to girls’ empowerment.

To learn more about the brand’s commitment, please visit barbie.com/DreamGap and join the social conversation with #CloseTheDreamGap.

*Study conducted by researchers at New York University, the University of Illinois and Princeton University.

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Kandidly Kerry in fashion #YouCanBeAnything

Wish you knew of someone that came from nothing to make it in the fashion world? Meet Kerry Sharper from Kandidly Kerry! Kerry is a fashion merchandiser who landed her job without any qualifications or experience, had the passion and some Twitter luck – and this is her story.

“…your circumstances don’t define you” – Kerry Sharper

Asked about her fondest memories from her childhood she remembered all the fun times with her mom – even if it was with a shoestring purse. They managed to make every trip to the shops into a “gigglingly” good time; played ring the doorbell and disappear – and who wouldn’t want to play that with mom; She also had big adventures with her Barbies and dolls.

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Kerry and her mom

However, it wasn’t all giggles and fun play times for Kerry coming from a poor family. Her dad was diagnosed with a brain tumour and her mom suffered with bipolar disorder and she was teased at school about all the things she had no control over.

Kerry admits that it was really hard on her and to this day she is still affected by it, but thanks her lucky stars every single day for the mom who did everything in her power to make sure she was as happy as could be, who made sure she had everything she needed and showered her with love.

And the rest of the interview is in her own words…

Kerry Sharper from Kandidly Kerry is a fashion merchandiser
Kerry at work

How did you end up on your current career path?

I have always loved clothes and fashion and I was very fortunate to get my job without any qualifications or experience. It happened through Twitter – I had followed my boss’ blog for a few years and saw that there was a vacancy and applied. I think that she could see my passion and decided to give me a chance. I have grown so much since then and am still grateful for the way things worked out.

If there is a girl out there who reads this and wants to follow in your footsteps what advice do you have for her?

That your circumstances don’t define you and that you must use those circumstances to better yourself. Let them make you stronger and fight for what you want and never give up hope.

Do you have a mantra or quote that inspires you?

“I am not what has happened to me, I am what I choose to become”. I actually have this tattooed on me because it rings so true for me and is something that I remind myself about often.

What are you passionate about?

I am very passionate about plus size fashion and body positivity. I struggled with my body for years and I have done some extreme things to get my body to a place where I could be happy BUT I never managed to find that place because the kilos would come off but I didn’t get any closer to being completely happy with myself. Last year I realised that life was just too short to spend it poolside while everyone else is in the pool and my life has changed SO much since then.

What is your happily ever after?

It would be to help women realise their worth and start showing themselves the love that they deserve. I have always felt like I was going to do something big with my life and I want it to be this. I want to support and encourage woman.

Kerry Sharper from Kandidly Kerry gets candid about life, her career and body positivity
Kerry Sharper from Kandidly Kerry gets candid about life, her career and body positivity

If you could give a piece (or two) of advice to your younger self, what would it be?

To stop wasting time while waiting to get to the “perfect” weight and to embrace who I am completely.

Where can you find Kerry online?

Were you a Barbie-loving girl who loved to make clothes for her or dress her up and take her on adventures? Tell me why you love your Barbie… and if you can still remember which Barbie you had – that would be great!

Barbies were my life! They were my best friends and went everywhere with me. I spoke to them as if they were my friends, I told them about my dreams and fears. Of course I loved dressing them up and styling or cutting their hair (and then crying). I didn’t have a branded Barbie – I had the cheapies.

 

Barbie® Fashionistas® Doll 85 Happy Hued Doll & Fashions – Curvy
Barbie® Fashionistas® Doll 85 Happy Hued Doll & Fashions – Curvy

I love this lady because she is curvy like me, is wearing stripes which are my all-time favourite print and she is a fashion queen, like me (hopefully one day).

#YouCanBeAnything with Barbie

Barbie inspires little girls to dream big and reach for the stars. She has had a career as chef, astronaut, teacher, pet groomer and model. With Barbie your little girl can be anything.

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Instagram this Brew(town)!

Sometimes you want to just drop the kid/s off to school and get home to your work but then you realise that the robot is out and you will take minimum 40 minutes to get home if you dared trying… Plus you know that you urgently need to do something for a client so you hop onto your phone and search for coffee shops with WiFi and then find a gem that you have always just ran right past.

I popped into Brewtown in Lonehill and ordered a coffee and cookie, asked for the WiFi password and got right down to work. The first time I wasn’t too adventurous and didn’t set up my photo as I was in a tizz.

The second time however I went for the mocha latte with extra chocolate… and it was sweet as chocolate. I spent about a R100 for 4 hours as I had a meeting there – it included a coffee, toasted sandwich, can of LiquiFruit and coke.

Third time at Brewtown I actually remembered to look at the name and what is in it. It is a Mocha with espresso, hot chocolate, steamed milk and cream. It should be illegal that’s how delicious it is.

So, if you are in a mood for Instagrammable coffee with a light snack, Brewtown is budget-friendly enough that you can have your coffee, cookie and a meeting there. Let’s not forget, free WiFi 🙂

My tips if you want to do some work at Brewtown:

  • Go early, they open at 7am
  • Sit at the long bench table to keep the smaller tables free for patrons
  • Get out by 11am as this is when the lunch crowd comes in
  • Try each and every coffee on their menu
  • Leave a tip in the tip jar
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Have you heard about the Rare Bear Project?

With the Rare Bear Project, newly registered (paediatric) patients with rare diseases will now get to have a little comforting bunny, giraffe, zebra, unicorn or lion Rare Bear.

Each Rare Bear is unique in colour and made with love by ladies from the Kya Sands community in Johannesburg. They learn crochet skills during workshops held by the KyaKids Community Project. Each Rare Bear they crochet earns them R100 which enables them to support their families.

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Our Bunny Rare Bear <3

You can support the Rare Bear Project by donating a bear at R120 or buying them as a gift at R150. Donated bears will be given directly to rare disease patients.

The Rare Bear Project is a joint initiative between Rare Diseases South Africa and KyaKids, a Community Project run by the Bryanston Bible Church. KyaKids undertakes programs that empower and uplift the kids, teenagers and parents of Section B, Kya Sands Informal Settlement in Johannesburg.

You can find out more on the Rare Bear Project on:

Who is Rare Diseases South Africa?

Rare Diseases South Africa advocates and facilitates engagement between those with the ability to prevent, intervene, treat and provide supportive care for those impacted by rare diseases.

Rare Diseases South Africa NPC is a registered NPO and PBO which aims to assist rare disease patients receive access to life-saving treatment and supportive care for improved quality of life.

How you can get involved

You can read more about Rare Diseases South Africa on:

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Have you ever had that “off feeling” going into a meeting?

“Don’t shrink your dreams. Super-size your courage and abilities.” – Karen Salmansohn

You know when you know that a lead that came through would be a waste of time to meet with and you do it anyway – but hate yourself for doing it? That’s how I felt last week.

I have met the person before and his previous partner and I wasn’t too keen on doing business with them because I had an “off feeling” about them. They aren’t “skelm” but something is just not right.

If I can’t read you 100%, then you must be hiding something – and that is exactly what happened.

During my meeting they asked a lot of questions like “why are my services so expensive” and “can’t I just train the woman sitting across from me” and I said well, if you want me to train someone my hourly rate is x. The expression on this guy’s face because I wanted to charge for my time was quite a shock – especially since I know what they rake in a month.

When I walked out I knew that I didn’t want to pursue this client because I trust my gut. Later that night I got a notification that they removed me from the Facebook page I set up for them a few years ago… and I knew that I was right.

Their plan definitely was to get free services and string me along with the promise of a project. Unfortunately, well the gamble didn’t pay off.

On another topic…

I also went to Melrose Arch for an event and bumped into my ex-manager, the bully. Well, I didn’t bump into her, more like spotted her and kept my distance because I felt the anger rising the minute I realised it was her. Plus I had hot coffee in my hand and I like not being in jail.

Business wins!

I love that my hard work directly influences my income. When you deliver great services and your clients are happy they will refer you. I have landed another client this week in Cape Town and have an amazing new client at a resort in East Africa!

So if you don’t know it by now, I am a freelance writer, social media manager and website manager – and I love what I do!

This year will also be the first year I have to declare freelance income to SARS in a loooooong time. Luckily I have actually kept my books in order.

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Natural skincare by BaoCare

I have been promising to write about my experience with BaoCare Radiance for some time now – and here it finally is…

I’ve used facial oil before, but this is the first time I’ve used a product with baobab oil as an ingredient. However, I’m quite keen to try new products and if they happen to come from the far north… a little bit intrigued.

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Visible difference

Day 1 with the BaoCare Radiance my skin literally slurped up the oil and absorbed it. I used 2 drops and my skin didn’t feel oily (as if when you put on vitamin E oil). If I can describe the feeling it is like putting on a night cream, but one that doesn’t feel heavy.

By day 3 there was a visible change to my skin. It didn’t look as dull and dry – plus it was super soft. My wrinkles (yes, I have those) were soft and less visible too. I’m now using the BaoCare Radiance oil on my face, neck and decolletage and it takes 3 or 4 drops.

I actually started getting compliments about my skin – which is a first for me.

  • “Your skin is glowing”
  • “Are you doing something different? Your skin looks beautiful!”

This photo has no filter or brightness adjustment and was taken after about 2 weeks of using the BaoCare Radiance. I had foundation on, but it’s not heavy, with no special techniques – everyday quick make-up. PS. don’t try to guess my age as even on my worst days I look younger – focus on the middle of my forehead and on my nose bridge between the eyes as here I usually have deep lines.

BaoCare used by South African Beauty Blogger

The BaoCare Radiance retails for under R200 and is available from www.baocare.co.za, Wellness Warehouse and Faithful to Nature.

What’s in the product?

It is 100% natural and is made up of a luxurious blend of oils for mature skin (40+). The small brown seed found in the fruit pod contains the oil that is cold-pressed from it.

  • Baobab oil – moisturising and helps to regenerate skin cells
  • Jojoba – helps with elasticity abd softens the sin
  • Pomegranate – protects against damage from UV light, promotes collagen synthesis and skin repair

BaoCare promises to be free from synthetic chemical ingredients and parabens.

The BaoCare range

  • Radiance
  • 100% Pure Baobab Oil
  • Tissue Oil
  • Eczema Skin Care
  • Acne Skin Care

Culture of caring

The baobab oil is wild-harvested in the heart of baobab country, Limpopo, by (mostly) women from the Venda communities in the area. EcoProducts, the manufacturers of BaoCare, also support pre-school crèches and the Baobab Guardians Program, a baobab tree planting initiative

About baobab trees

Baobabs are very hardy and can survive harsh, near desert conditions. It has adapted to its environment by learning how to conserve water. It is unlike other trees as it can regenerate its own damaged bark. Its fruit (yum) and leaves are exceptionally nourishing. Plus these trees live for a really long time.

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Life is unpredictable, but I’ve squeezed from it what I could already

I don’t think I have a long life ahead of me – and I’m just being realistic about it. The human body can only take that much abuse before it rebels and I know that my efforts to have my own kids and a decade of bilharzia (and the poison to kill it) will one day come back to haunt me.

However, joke is on destiny, because I already live as if every day may be my last day. I have seen the world. I have loved and lost. I have shed tears of sadness and happiness. I have squeezed the last bit of sunshine from every day. I have lived a life that I could never even dream of. I made the impossible, possible and had you.

I can’t leave anything to chance or just hope for the best – it’s not in my nature. From now until your 15th birthday you will have frivolous things that will make you happy for a short time. They will end up forgotten and move to new homes eventually. Your 16th birthday have been taken care of. Like me, you will receive you first pearls on this very important birthday. You probably won’t wear it until you are much older, because it is such an old lady type of jewellery – but I promise you, one day when you are older you will understand and appreciate it.

Before the next big chapter in your life…

On your 18th birthday, whether I’m here or not, you will receive a gift that you can cherish for the rest of your life. I hope to be able to buy each charm and let you assemble your bracelet in any order you see fit. It will give you time to reflect on why I bought each charm and maybe it will inspire you to find the beauty in life – because when I was that age I didn’t see much in the dark.

Letters to my child(ren)

When you turn 21 you don’t need a party…

Instead of having fun for 1 night, rather go somewhere exotic. Follow in my footsteps across continents, borders and islands. Do a tour of Ireland – it will change the way you see everything – it is after all part of your heritage. You should also feel at home in a few other countries – just learn a bit of the languages before you go.

I hope that I get to see you find and build a life that will make you happy – that would be first prize. But if I’m not here anymore, know that you were wanted more than anything in this world and you will never really be alone.

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Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

I know there are some last minute gift shoppers out there, so I’m going to share some ideas that you can order today still and get in time for the weekend (hopefully). Mostly they won’t break the bank either 🙂

BaoCare Radiance

Help your mom (or yourself) to have a softer skin. I have used it for over 3 weeks and I can see the difference. My skin is literally glowing and less wrinkly. I still have a full post in my drafts about my experience with this Baobab, Jojoba & Pomegranate product all the way from Limpopo. (Retails at R182)

Find a stockist or buy online here.

BaoCare - The Whimsical Whippet Stoneglow Diffuser - South African Blogger and Freelance Writer Susann Deysel

Don’t be shy to add a make-up bag or something else from the range to your shopping – when you support them, you support local people.

Matsimela Home Spa Products

It’s not just bath salts and bath bombs. When you look at their website you will discover their little secret – they actually have amazing products that are affordable.
Yes, this is some of my own personal stash – after it was raided multiple times by family. The big tubs in the back… that is my dirty little secret to being relaxed.

Matsimela Home Spa The Whimsical Whippet Stoneglow Diffuser - South African Blogger and Freelance Writer Susann Deysel

If you can’t make it to a Matsimela retail store, buy it online.

They also have a promo with a free rose gold bag if you buy any of the Mother’s Day gift sets. Prices on the website start at around R55 and gift sets from R250. This will inspire you a little:

Light a candle, make a room smell pretty

I posted a while ago about what is on my desk and you would’ve spotted a Shearer Candle (Tropical Watermelon, R340).

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However, I picked up something from www.thewhimsicalwhippet.co.za that I fell in love with the first time I saw it, a diffuser from Stoneglow. It has the message “And so the Adventure Begins” on and smells very sweet (sweet rose and pink proscecco). This costs R460, but prices start from around R130 for something smaller but just as fragrant. For your own mom, or yourself, you will find something that is perfect.

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Medicine safety: what you should know

Johannesburg, 3 May, 2018 – Modern pharmaceuticals have delivered almost miraculous improvements in healthcare over the past hundred years; but unless patients store and take their medicines as prescribed, they won’t get the intended benefits from them, warns Novartis.

Common mistakes made when taking medicines include taking the wrong dose, not finishing prescribed courses, and failing to follow the doctor or pharmacist’s instructions1. These mistakes limit the effectiveness of the course of treatment, and worse, can actually set back your treatment2,3.

“Many people don’t realise why it is important to carefully follow instructions in terms of storing, taking and even disposing of medicines,” says Dr Nicola Lister, Chief Scientific Officer & Medical Director, Novartis Southern Africa. “But medicines are carefully researched and formulated chemical compounds, and in order for them to be effective, they have to be taken as directed.”

For your safety and the best possible outcomes:

  • Take medicines exactly as directed. Finish prescribed courses, and don’t skip medicines or reduce your dosage when you’re on chronic medication. “Many patients stop taking medicines when they feel better,” says Lister, “but courses of medicines are prescribed for good reason, and should not be interrupted or simply stopped.”
  • Take medicines at the right times. Medicines are carefully formulated to be absorbed in certain ways and remain active in the body for certain lengths of time. So if a prescription directs you to take medicine three times a day, it is important to space the doses 8 hours apart and not just take the medicine at random times throughout the day, to ensure the medicine works as intended.
  • Follow the food directions. There are good reasons why a prescription might direct you to take medicines with or after food, so it is important to follow the instructions. “Some medicines can be harsh on the stomach, and some depend on certain pH levels for absorption; so it is important to follow directions on when and how to take medicines,” says Lister.
  • Store medicines as directed on the packaging or package insert. “Most medicines are best stored in cool, dry spaces, while some require refrigeration. Storing them in warm or humid areas can degrade them, reducing their effectiveness,” says Lister. Medicines should not be stored in steamy bathrooms, hot cars, or even in a bedside table drawer exposed to warm sunlight. Medicines should always be stored out of reach of children.
  • Be aware of potential medicine interactions. Always tell your doctor and pharmacist about any medication you’re already taking.  Compounds such as complementary medicines and vitamins can affect medication. “Even something as simple as grapefruit juice affects many medications, therefore it’s important to tell your healthcare provider what you’re already taking,” says Lister.
  • Never share prescription medication. Medicines are prescribed with a variety of factors in mind; including the condition being treated, the patient’s medical history and interactions the medicine might have with other treatments the patient is taking. Sharing prescription medicines with friends is dangerous.
  • Look out for side effects. “It’s important to read the package insert on medicines and be aware of potential adverse effects. Should you feel suddenly unwell or develop new symptoms after taking medicine, stop taking the medicine and contact your healthcare professional immediately,” says Lister.
  • Dispose of eye drops after 30 days. Eye drops are sterile, and are exposed to contamination once opened, therefore they need to be discarded a month after opening them or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
  • Dispose of medicines responsibly. “All medicines have expiry dates, after which they lose efficacy and must be disposed of. But they should not simply be thrown out or flushed down the toilet,” says Lister, “they should be taken to a pharmacy to be disposed of correctly.”

Medicines are formulated for efficacy and patient safety, but the patient plays an important role in ensuring that medicines work as intended. By discussing your treatment with your doctor and pharmacist, reading the package insert and following the prescription carefully, you can help ensure the success of your treatment.

References

  1. Factors affecting therapeutic compliance: A review from the patient’s perspective. Jing Jin, Grant Edward Sklar, Vernon Min Sen Oh, and Shu Chuen Li https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2503662/.  Accessed 24/04/2018
  2. Sabaté E, editor. Adherence to long-term therapies: evidence for action. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2003.
  3. Sanson-Fisher R, Bowman J, Armstrong S. Factors affecting nonadherence with antibiotics. Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 1992;15:103S–109S. [PubMed]

About Novartis

Novartis provides innovative healthcare solutions that address the evolving needs of patients and societies. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Novartis offers a diversified portfolio to best meet these needs: innovative medicines, cost-saving generic and biosimilar pharmaceuticals and eye care. Novartis has leading positions globally in each of these areas. In 2016, the Group achieved net sales of USD 48.5 billion, while R&D throughout the Group amounted to approximately USD 9.0 billion. Novartis Group companies employ approximately 119,000 full-time-equivalent associates. Novartis products are sold in approximately 155 countries around the world. For more information, please visit https://www.novartis.com.

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