Pill Identifier

Pill Identifier is a tool that helps you to get detail information about your medications. You can have the complete information about any pill just by entering some information relevant to a pill in the tool.

Facing issues with identifying prescription, Over- The-Counter, generic, and brand name pills and capsules? Don’t worry; just use a pill identifier tool to classify your medications. You just have to enter the color, shape, size, or imprint present on your prescription or OTC drug. Pill finder will offer you some pictures to review and identify your drug.

Match your medication imprint i.e., Pill ID to the pictures offered by pill identifier tool and identify your medications quickly. If you do not find a match for your drug just call your doctor or pharmacist.

How to use Pill Identifier/Pill Finder Tool

To identify your pill or medication accurately, you can try any of the following ways:

• Enter the imprint code available on the drug, (example the letters and/or the numbers on the      side of the pill or tablet).
• Select the shape of your pill from the drop down menu.
• Enter the color of your pill.
• Or you can use drug name to search your medication.

Once your drug id matches, you’ll get detailed information about your medication.

How you can avoid medication errors with a Pill Identifier Tool

Suppose you have two look-alike medications such as:

1. Drug Name: Hydrocodone Bitartrate/Acetaminophen 325 MG TAB
2. Drug Name: Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride 500 mg

Hydrocodone is used to treat pain whereas Ciprofloxacin is prescribed to treat kidney or urinary area infections.

Both of these medications look similar and sound alike. So there are chances that it may be misinterpreted and confused by the pharmacist if the prescription is not written clearly. But with the help of a pill identifier tool you can get information about a particular medication and avoid potential accidents and drug interactions.

Tips to avoid confusion about your medication pills

Follow these tips to avoid any confusion or issues regarding your medication:
Make sure to keep a track of the medicines in your medicine cabinets periodically for expired, re-bottled, or unidentified pills.
Keep medicines in original packaging with relevant labeling and instructions. This will help you to avoid any confusion about your medication. Drug labels also offer you various warnings and instructions that can help you avoid various dangerous drug interactions.

If you find any loose pills or capsules floating around your purse or drawer, use pill identifier to identify pills just by using the imprint, shape, and color of the medication and avoid potentially harmful circumstances.