Rakesh visited the government hospital to meet his cousin. He observed the medicine in dark bottles were not stored properly. They were not kept away from light and heat. Rakesh immediately reported the same to the medical superintendent and made sure that all medicines are stored properly. Why are some medicines stored at cool places in dark bottles ?

Rakesh visited the government hospital to meet his cousin. He observed

1.	Rakesh visited the government hospital to meet his cousin. He observed the medicine in dark bottles were not stored properly. They were not kept away from light and heat. Rakesh immediately reported the same to the medical superintendent and made sure that all medicines are stored properly. Why are some medicines stored at cool places in dark bottles ?
Answer» Solution :Some medicines when exposed to sunlight and HIGH temperature, their composition changes completely. Thus, to prevent the CHANGE in composition, they are stored at COOL places in DARK bottle.