Black stripe medicines are those that pose a greater risk to the consumer, with the phrase "Selling under a prescription, abuse of this medicine may cause dependence" on the packaging, meaning that in order to buy this medicine, it is necessary have a special blue color prescription, which should be kept at the pharmacy. In addition, blackjack remedies often cause addiction.
These remedies are also more controlled by the Ministry of Health because they have more side effects and contraindications than the other red or unlabeled tablets. They have a sedative or stimulant action on the central nervous system, being dangerous and needing to be taken following strictly the doctor's indication.
What are the black stripe remedies?
Black Stripe Remedies are classified as psychotropic remedies, which are also known as psychoactive drugs, which are a group of active substances that act on the central nervous system, altering the mental processes and changing the emotions and behaviors of the people who use them, and may even cause dependency.
Usually, psychotropic drugs are medications prescribed for nervous system disorders, such as depression, anxiety, stress, insomnia, panic syndrome, among others, which, if used improperly, may cause increased heart rate, mental confusion, emotional imbalance, difficulty concentrating, changes in appetite and weight, among others.
Difference between the remedies of black stripe and red stripe
Red Ribbon Remedies also need a prescription to be purchased, however, the prescription that is needed does not need to be special. In addition, the side effects, contraindications and risk of dependence are not as severe as those of black-striped drugs.
In addition, medications that do not contain a stripe of any color do not require a prescription to be purchased, having a lower risk of side effects or having contraindications.
