When should medications be labeled?
When should medications be labeled? Medication containers are labeled whenever medications are prepared or transferred from the original packaging to another container but not immediately administered. If the medication leaves the hands of the person preparing it, it must be labeled.
What are 4 things that must be on a medicine label?
OTC Drug Facts Label
- The product's active ingredients, including the amount in each dosage unit.
- The purpose of the product.
- The uses (indications) for the product.
- Specific warnings, including when the product should not be used under any circumstances, and when it is appropriate to consult with a doctor or pharmacist.