My friend carries around one pill bottle with several medications. Once, she took a pill that turned out to be a piece of candy. Funny, yes, but it goes to show that pills can be confusing.
For that reason, the NIH is developing a handy database of images and information on FDA-approved pills. As you input details like color, size and shape, the image of the pill in question is updated. Once the pill on screen matches the one in your hand, you can obtain more information such as ingredients and dosing.
The system is still in beta form but according to the Pillbox Web site it will eventually be available for use by “healthcare providers and concerned citizens”.
-Amber
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