Learn how to play medicines in the trash
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(Source: Folha de S. Paulo, by Cirus Afshar)
There is no ideal way of disposal, as the current Brazilian legislation does not determine those responsible for collection of household products. The Anvisa, but there are rules for boards of health, such as clinics, health posts and hospitals.
It is not recommended to play common medications in the trash. "The guidance we give is playing in the toilet tablets and liquids in the sink, playing in the packaging waste. It is not ideal, but the solution we have," says Bochner Rosany, coordinator of the National System of Toxic-Pharmacological Information of Fiocruz.
The doctor says there is no better alternative to prevent health problems. According to the latest data from Fiocruz, 30% of poisonings in the country were caused by ingestion of drugs in 2006. "The garbage can be as dangerous as the hospital. And no law regulating the collection," says Bochner.
According to her, people should focus on taking home a minimum of product. "Medications and end with the prescribed treatment. But sometimes over a matter of industry. The division is not 100% implemented," he says.
Source: Idec
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