How to Read Medicine Labels
Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev on August 28, 2023
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Drug Facts You Should Know
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Active Ingredient and Purpose
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Uses
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Warnings
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Directions
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Other Information
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Inactive Ingredients
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SOURCES:
Know Your Dose: "How to Read Your Label."
Womenshealth.gov: "How To Read Drug Labels."
FDA: "Glossary of Terms," "OTC Drug Facts Label."
National Council on Patient Education and Information web site: "Tips on Safe Storage and Disposal of Your Prescription Medicines."
Consumer Reports: "Can You Read this Drug Label?"
News release, Northwestern University. 2006.
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