How do you identify an unknown medication?
Use Pill Identifiers This may include identifying its shape or color or inputting the pill identifier by code (sometimes called an imprint). The best way to do this is to start by typing in the imprint code. Then, select the color and shape that best match the pill you have in front of you.
How do I find my pill manufacturer?
One way to do the research is to go to the website of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. You can type in a drug in the search box, and then click on the photo of the drug label. See example: Januvia 25 mg. If you look closely, you’ll notice that the drug was made in the UK.
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Each pill will also be imprinted with a unique identifier. These can include a combination of numbers and letters or the name of the drug. In some cases, you might also see a logo….Every Pill Is Unique
- The shape.
- The pattern (two-toned, lined, speckled, etc.)
- The color(s)
What does OxyContin 10mg pill look like?
The 10 mg tablets are white, round, convex tablets marked OC on one side and 10 on the other. The 15 mg tablets are grey, round, convex tablets marked OC on one side and 15 on the other. The 20 mg tablets are pink, round, convex tablets marked OC on one side and 20 on the other.
Is there a way to identify a pill?
There’s a good chance that our Pill Identification Wizard (Pill Finder) can help you match the imprint, size, shape, or color and lead you to the detailed description in our drug database.
Where can I find the pill identifier on WebMD?
Use WebMD’s Pill Identifier to find and identify any over-the-counter or prescription drug, pill, or medication by color, shape, or imprint and easily compare pictures of multiple drugs.
How does the pill identification Wizard database work?
Drugs.com’s Pill Identification Wizard uses drug pictures to help consumers identify pills by their appearance, using a database of over 10,000 images of prescription drugs. The drug identification pictures are sourced from Micromedex, a leading provider of health and medical information.
What do the pictures on Drugs.com mean?
Drugs.com is committed to helping consumers inform themselves about the effects, benefits and risks of over-the-counter and prescription medications sold in the USA. Our pictures of prescription drugs can help to identify any unlabeled drugs in your medicine cabinet.