Medicine pack check sheet

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• Read brand, generic name, dosage form and strength together. Milligrams on a capsule and the concentration, measuring device and volume of a suspension are not the same information; sharing oseltamivir does not permit self-conversion from “capsules” to “millilitres” or back.
• Flu-like symptoms, age, weight, kidney function, time since symptoms began, the actual product and local label all affect how professionals review a prescription. This page does not decide whether or when to start, make up a use, or give leftover medicine to another family member.
• TAMIFLU identifies an influenza antiviral product; it does not establish that a common cold, bacterial infection or every fever and cough can be self-managed by replacing an antibiotic or another medicine. Fever, cough/cold, chronic-care and supplement products should be reviewed together as a complete medicine list.
• With breathing difficulty, altered awareness, inability to eat or drink, continued deterioration, or uncertainty about dosage form, measuring device or label, use timely local medical and professional support; this page does not replace assessment of acute illness.