How to Identify Pain Killer Pills

Prescription drugs, including pain killers, can be very helpful to those prescribed the pills. However, they can be dangerous if ingested by those without a prescription. Further, it can also be dangerous to ingest any pill you cannot identify. It is important for you to be able to identify a pain killer pill to make sure you are taking the correct medication.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Internet

1. Open your web browser and point it to http://www.drugs.com/pill_identification.html/. This is a site that will help you identify unknown medication.

2. Read the user agreement and click the "I Agree" button if you would like to proceed.

3. Enter any imprints that appear on the pill. For example, if you see a number or letter on the pill, enter it into this text box.

4. Select the color of the pill you are trying to identify. There is a drop-down menu where you can select the color.

5. Select the shape of the pill. There is another drop-down menu with a list of shapes that you can choose from.

6. Click the "Search" button and a description of the pill along with a picture of the pill will appear. You have now identified the pain killer you were trying to identify.

Resources

• Pill Identifier

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