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The three main types of drug interactions include drugs with food and beverages, drugs with dietary supplements, and drugs with other drugs. This document provides tips on how to avoid harmful drug in... Details >

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

While medications can help keep you healthy, they also can cause serious problems when used incorrectly. A large percentage of adults are taking too many medications, not taking their medications prop... Details >

Institute for Safe Medication Practices  

Learn about drugs, vitamins, and herbs, and how the drugs you take compare with others. Check interactions between two or more drugs and get detailed information regarding potentially harmful drug int... Details >

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If your medicine has expired, it may not provide the treatment you need. This FDA video explains how expiration dates help determine if medicine is safe to use and will work as intended. ... Details >

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

When it comes to taking medicines, kids aren’t just small adults. When using nonprescription medicines, here are 10 ways to be sure you’re giving your children the right medicine and the right amount.... Details >

Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Use this list to determine which medicines require special safeguards to reduce the risk of errors. To reduce the possibility of taking the wrong medicine, check brand vs. generic names and find out ... Details >

Institute for Safe Medication Practices  

Before, during and after a visit with your doctor, this sheet will provide steps to help you avoid making medication errors.... Details >

National Council on Patient Information and Education  

Some quick tips to help you take your medications so they work properly.... Details >

Federal Citizen Information Center, U.S. General Services Administration

Find a list of drug products associated with medication errors, including prescription drugs, generic drugs, and over-the-counter drugs, plus nonvaccine biological products and devices. Learn about m... Details >

Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Use this handy form to keep track of all your medicines - their names, descriptions, dosages, directions, prescribers, start and stop dates, and more.... Details >

U.S. Food and Drug Administration