India, Aug. 18 -- There is a sense of urgency that comes along with medicines. It holds a valid reason too, which is to handle a health emergency situation or begin the recovery journey on time. But sometimes, amid all this rush, very rarely one stops to check whether the medicine they have received is genuine or not.ALSO READ: Men over 40, don't skip these health tests: Doctor shares 5 risks to screen for, from blood sugar to fatty liver

To determine the authenticity, you need to proactively ask a few questions. Why should medicines come with such a lapse in consumer inquisitiveness? Just because of a health emergency? The inquiry should be more so, as it affects your well-being. Ingenuine medicines may even carry risks of side effects ...