INTRO SCENE – Narrator (Long Version) DANICA1:
Yes, you can take Paracetamol. It helps lower fever and remove
(Soft instrumental background music; visuals of busy pain like headache or body ache.
pharmacy, people buying medicine)
JONNA 1:
PRINCE (Voice-over): How many times should I take it?
Every day, people get sick. Some feel pain. Some have fever.
Others catch a cold or get stomach problems. When this happens, DANICA 1:
many of us go to a pharmacy or ask our Barangay Health Workers One tablet every 4 to 6 hours. But do not take more than 8 tablets in
for help. one day. Too much can hurt your liver.
We take medicine to feel better. But have you ever thought about JONNA 1:
how these pills are made? Where do they come from? What are Thank you po. I will be careful.
they made of?
In this video, you will see real people buying common medicines—
and you will learn how each medicine works and how it is made in Narrator Transition – How Paracetamol Is Made
factories.
DANICA (Voice-over):
Let us begin with the first medicine: Paracetamol. It is one of the Paracetamol, also called Acetaminophen, is a medicine used to
most common pills in the world. relieve pain and reduce fever. It works by blocking pain signals in
the brain and lowering body temperature. It is commonly taken for
headaches, body pain, toothaches, and fever.
Scene 1: Paracetamol (for fever and headache) Doctors often recommend 500 mg to 1000 mg every 4 to 6 hours,
but not more than 4 grams per day. Taking too much can hurt your
[Setting: Pharmacy counter, a tired young woman walks in] liver, so always follow the proper dose. It is not recommended for
people with liver problems or those who drink a lot of alcohol.
JONNA:
Hi po, I have fever and a strong headache. Do you have something Now, how is it made?
I can take?
Paracetamol starts as a white powder. In the factory, this powder is
mixed with other safe ingredients. The mixture is pressed into
tablets using a big machine. After that, the tablets are coated to
make them easier to swallow. They are dried, checked for quality, Narrator Transition – How Ibuprofen Is Made
and packed in blister packs.
ERNIE (Voice-over):
These tablets are then delivered to drugstores and health centers, Ibuprofen is a medicine used to reduce pain, swelling, and fever. It
ready for patients to use. Every pill goes through a careful process belongs to a group of drugs called non-steroidal anti-
to make sure it is safe and effective. inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs. People take it for headaches,
toothaches, muscle pain, arthritis, and fever.
The usual dose for adults is 200 mg to 400 mg every 4 to 6 hours,
Scene 2: Ibuprofen (for body pain and swelling) but taking too much can cause stomach pain, ulcers, or kidney
problems. It should be used carefully by people with heart, kidney,
[Setting: A man comes in holding his back] or stomach conditions.
SHIELA: Now, how is Ibuprofen made?
Hello. My back is really painful after work. Do you have a medicine
for pain? It starts as a fine white powder. In factories, this powder is mixed
with binders and fillers—these help shape the tablet and hold it
ERNIE: together. The mixture is then pressed into small round tablets. After
Yes. You can take Ibuprofen. It is for pain and swelling. It is good that, the tablets are coated to protect the stomach and improve
for back pain or muscle pain. taste. Special machines check that each tablet has the correct
dose.
SHEILA:
Can I take it even without food? Once the tablets pass inspection, they are packed and sent to
drugstores and hospitals, ready for use by people in pain.
ERNIE:
It’s better after eating. If taken on an empty stomach, it may cause
stomach pain. Do not take too much—too much can affect your
kidneys. Scene 3: Loperamide (for diarrhea)
SHEILA:
[Setting: A shy student enters, holding his stomach]
Alright. Thank you po.
ROLLY:
Kuya, I have diarrhea since this morning. Can I buy something for
it?
KHIZZA: help the medicine release slowly in the gut. After filling, machines
Yes. You can take Loperamide. It helps slow down the movement check each capsule to make sure it is safe and has the right dose.
of your stomach, so your poop becomes more solid.
Then, the capsules are packed into bottles or blister packs,
ROLLY: sealed tightly, and sent to pharmacies and health centers where
Is it safe? people can buy them safely.
KHIZZA:
Yes, but only if you do not have fever or blood in your poop. Do not
take it for more than two days. If diarrhea does not stop, see a Scene 4: Cetirizine (for allergies and colds)
doctor.
[Setting: A teenage girl enters sneezing and rubbing her eyes]
ROLLY:
Okay. Thank you! PRINCE 4:
Ma’am, my nose is runny and I keep sneezing. My eyes are itchy
too. What can I take?
Narrator Transition – How Loperamide Is Made FRANCINE 4:
You can take Cetirizine. It helps with allergies like runny nose,
KHIZZA (Voice-over): sneezing, and itchy eyes.
Loperamide is a medicine used to treat diarrhea. It works by
slowing down movement in the intestines, so the body can absorb PRINCE 4:
more water and make the stool firmer. Will it make me sleepy?
The usual adult dose is 2 mg after each loose stool, but no more FRANCINE 4:
than 8 mg a day without a doctor’s advice. It should not be used Some people feel sleepy, but many do not. Try taking it at night first
for more than 2 days unless recommended by a healthcare to see how your body reacts.
provider. It is not for children under 2 years old and must be used
carefully in people with liver problems. PRINCE 4:
Okay, thank you!
Now, how is Loperamide made?
It starts as a fine powder. Machines measure the exact amount of
powder and place it into small gelatin capsules. These capsules
Narrator Transition – How Cetirizine Is Made SHEILA 5:
Yes. Amoxicillin is an antibiotic. It fights bacteria that cause
FRANCINE (Voice-over): infections in the throat, lungs, or urinary tract.
Cetirizine is an antihistamine used to treat allergic reactions like
sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes caused by pollen, dust, or pet ASERAL 5:
dander. It also helps with hives and itching. If I feel better after 3 days, can I stop?
SHEILA 5:
The usual dose for adults is 10 mg once a day, but it should be
No po. Finish the full course, even if you feel better. If you stop
avoided by people with severe kidney problems. It can cause
early, the infection may return or become harder to treat.
drowsiness in some people, so it's best taken at night.
AZERAL 5:
Now, how is Cetirizine made?
Thank you. I will follow the advice.
It starts as a fine powder mixed with other ingredients. This mixture
is then pressed into small round tablets. After being formed, the
tablets are checked for weight, size, and quality to make sure they
are safe and effective. Narrator Transition – How Amoxicillin Is Made
Once approved, the tablets are sealed in boxes, labeled clearly for SHEILA (Voice-over):
allergy use, and then sent to pharmacies for people to purchase Amoxicillin is an antibiotic used to treat infections caused by
when they need relief from allergies. bacteria, such as ear infections, pneumonia, and urinary tract
infections. It works by killing bacteria or stopping their growth.
The usual dose for adults is 250 mg to 500 mg every 8 hours,
Scene 5: Amoxicillin (for bacterial infection) depending on the infection. It’s important to finish the entire course
to avoid antibiotic resistance.
[Setting: An older woman with a prescription walks in]
Now, how is Amoxicillin made?
ASERAL 5:
Good morning. My doctor gave me a prescription for Amoxicillin. Do Amoxicillin is made in clean, safe factories. The powder is
you have it? measured carefully and placed into capsules. After filling, each
capsule is checked to make sure it has the correct dose.
Once the capsules are sealed, they are labeled and packed in
bottles or blister packs. Before being sold, the government
checks the medicine to make sure it is safe and effective for use.
Once approved, the medicine is delivered to pharmacies for
patients to use.
ENDING SCENE – Narrator
(Soft closing music with visuals of all five customers holding
their medicines)
ROLLY (Voice-over):
Each medicine you take has gone through a careful process. From
the lab, to the factory, to the pharmacy—many people work hard to
make sure it is safe and helpful.
Before taking any medicine, always ask a health worker or
pharmacist. Learn the right dose, the right time, and the warnings.
Because medicine is not just a pill…
It is science.
It is care.
It is hope.