A Sample Prescription Label

Neighborhood Pharmacy Pharmacy’s name, address and phone number     Prescription number     Date prescription was filled Name of patient     Directions from doctor

672 Miller Road Oakville, TX (214) 555-6666   Pharmacist: T.Newhouse Rx 7578   Dr.Herring Date 3/27/80   Name Maria Cora Refills O   One teaspoon every 6 hours as Needed for hives   Hydroxyzine nydrochloride syrup 240 ml

Name of pharmacist who filled prescription   Name of prescribing doctor   Whether refills are allowed     Name of medicine   Amount in container

Every OTC drug has a label that carries the following important information.

▪ The name of the drug

▪ What the drug is to be used for

▪ Now much of the drug is in the package

▪ Directions for using the drug

▪ Warnings about the use and possible side effects

▪ The date after which it is no longer safe to use the contents of the package

The illustration below shows you how this information appears on an actual OTC drug label.

Name of product→   Ingredients→     Exact measurement of package contents→   Name and address of manufacturer →

PAIN OFF   ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS For fast relief of minor pain   Active ingredient: acetaminophen 325 mg.     200 Tablets DO NOT USE IF PROTECTIVE SEAL IS BROKEN Medi-Labs 612 Medi-Lab Way Mediville,NJ

PAIN OFF PAIN OFFprovides temporary relief from: simple headaches; minor muscle aches; and aches, pain and fever due to colds and “flu” (Caution: if condition persists for more than 10 days, consult a physician.) Warning: Keep out of reach of children. As With any drugs, if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a health professional before using this product. Usual Adult Dose: 2 tablets four times a day as needed. For children under 12, consult a physician. NO.GT 123   EXP 10/92

___Purpose of medicine   ____Cautions on use   ____Directions for safe use   _____Control number

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Expiration date