Can I put different pills in the same bottle?
Can I put different pills in the same bottle? If you're packing medications, combining pills in one bottle could seem like a real space saver. But mixed-bag medicines are quite risky, says Matthew Grissinger, director of error-reporting programs at the nonprofit Institute for Safe Medication Practices.
Which vitamins should not be taken at night?
- Vitamins B.
- Multivitamins and energy herbs.
- Vitamin D.
- Calcium.
- Vitamin C.
- Zinc.
Why is it important to keep medication in the original packaging?
Heat, air, light and moisture may impact the effectiveness and safety of a medicine. The original container is designed to protect the medicine from these elements.
Is it OK to put pills in pill boxes?
In an effort to improve adherence, doctors and pharmacists often recommend pillboxes and blister packs: sheets of pills individually packed in plastic and sealed with foil. In theory, sorting pills or groups of pills according to when they are to be taken makes taking them on schedule easier to remember.