How to do Pill Identification for a Prescription Drug
Recently a friends son had the flu and was given a prescription for a flu medication. He took the medication and could barely stay awake. My friend called the pharmacy, described the pill and was stunned to find out her child had accidently been given a powerful, narcotic drug. Here is how to do pill identification for a prescription drug.
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- Moderately Easy
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Always check your prescription drug prior to leaving the pharmacy to see if what it says on the label is what your doctor ordered. A friend once discovered that the pharmacy had filled an old prescription she had and not the new one she had given them to fill.
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Prescription Pill with Imprint
Take out the medication and examine it carefully. Look at the color, shape and markings on the drug. This information will help you do pill identification for a prescription drug.
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Drugs.com Pill Identification Wizard
Go to Drugs.com prescription identification wizard. http://www.drugs.com/pill_identification.html (or see resources for link) At the drugs.com site, agree to the terms. A new screen will pop up.
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In the new screen fill in the requested information. You will be able to do pill identification for a prescription drug by imprint, shape, color and or name.
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When in doubt always check with your pharmacist or doctor.
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