Call your physician or pharmacist immediately if you have an unpleasant or unusual reaction to a medication
Throw away old medications, including those that have expired, lost their labels, changed in odor or appearance. Throw medications down the toilet. Throw away all old containers.
Keep medications away from children.
Keep medications away from pets.
Store medications properly (e.g. refrigerator)
Follow the instructions on medications (schedule of times, shake well, empty stomach)
Consult your health-care provider regularly to see if you should continue your medication
Post phone numbers of your emergency medical service, hospital, pharmacy and health-care provider
Do not stop taking your medication abruptly or change dosage without checking with your health-care provider, even if you are feeling better.
Do not take someone else's medication, or give yours to another person.Do not transfer medications to other containers, unless instructed to do so.
Do not take medications in the dark - turn on lights to avoid taking the wrong medication
Do not take medications unless you understand the instructions for using them safely.
