Black-stripe medicines are those that present a greater risk to the consumer, containing the phrase "Sale under medical prescription, the abuse of this medicine can cause dependence", which means that in order to buy this medicine, it is necessary to present a special blue prescription, which must be kept at the pharmacy. In addition, black-stripe drugs often cause addiction.
These remedies are also more controlled by the Ministry of Health, because they have more side effects and contraindications than other remedies with red stripe or without stripe. They have a sedative or stimulating action on the central nervous system, being dangerous and needing to be taken, always following the doctor's recommendation.
What are the black stripe remedies
Black-stripe drugs are classified as psychotropic drugs, which are also known as psychoactive drugs, which are a group of active substances that act on the central nervous system, altering mental processes and altering the emotions and behaviors of the people who use them, it can also cause dependency.
Psychotropics are usually drugs prescribed for diseases of the nervous system, such as depression, anxiety, stress, insomnia, panic syndrome, among others, which, if used incorrectly, can cause an increase in heart rate, mental confusion, emotional imbalance, difficulty concentrating., changes in appetite and weight, among others.
Difference between black and red stripe remedies
Red-label remedies also need a prescription to be purchased, however, the prescription that is needed need not be special. In addition, side effects, contraindications and the risk of addiction are not as severe as those of black-stripe drugs.
In addition, drugs that do not have a stripe of any color do not require a prescription to be purchased, having a lower risk of side effects or having contraindications.
