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Pharmacy Labels and Warning Stickers: How to Read Safety Info on Your Medications

Pharmacy Labels and Warning Stickers: How to Read Safety Info on Your Medications

Learn how to read pharmacy labels and warning stickers to avoid medication errors. Understand FDA updates, color codes, font rules, and what to do when labels are unclear.

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How to Recognize Changes in Color, Odor, or Texture in Expired Drugs

How to Recognize Changes in Color, Odor, or Texture in Expired Drugs

Learn how to spot dangerous changes in expired drugs by checking color, odor, and texture. Simple visual and sensory checks can prevent harmful side effects from degraded medications.

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How to Read Contraindications and Warnings on Drug Labels: A Clear Guide for Patients and Caregivers

How to Read Contraindications and Warnings on Drug Labels: A Clear Guide for Patients and Caregivers

Learn how to read contraindications and warnings on drug labels to avoid dangerous interactions and serious side effects. Understand FDA-mandated sections like boxed warnings, OTC labels, and what to ask your doctor.

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Creating a Safe Medication Routine at Home for Your Family

Creating a Safe Medication Routine at Home for Your Family

Learn how to build a safe medication routine at home to prevent accidental poisonings, dosing errors, and medication mix-ups-especially for kids and seniors. Simple steps can protect your whole family.

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Pregnancy Registries: What We’re Learning About Medication Safety

Pregnancy Registries: What We’re Learning About Medication Safety

Pregnancy registries track medication use during pregnancy to uncover hidden risks to babies. Learn how these studies work, what they've revealed about antidepressants, epilepsy drugs, and biologics, and why they matter for every pregnant person taking medicine.

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Medication Safety Myths vs. Facts: What Patients Really Need to Know

Medication Safety Myths vs. Facts: What Patients Really Need to Know

Debunking common medication myths that put patients at risk - from OTC drug dangers to antibiotic misuse - with facts backed by CDC, FDA, and pharmacy research to keep you safe.

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OTC Drug Facts Labels: What to Look For and How to Use Them

OTC Drug Facts Labels: What to Look For and How to Use Them

Learn how to read the OTC Drug Facts label to avoid dangerous mistakes, prevent overdoses, and use over-the-counter medicines safely. The FDA-mandated label tells you exactly what's in the product and how to use it right.

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The Difference Between Medication Side Effects and Adverse Drug Reactions Explained

The Difference Between Medication Side Effects and Adverse Drug Reactions Explained

Learn the critical difference between side effects and adverse drug reactions - why confusing them can lead to dangerous decisions, and how to tell them apart for safer medication use.

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