Over the Counter (OTC) or Prescription (Rx)
Drug Facts Label
Medicine Tools and Storage
Understanding Safe Medicine Use
100

What is a prescription (Rx) medicine?

Medicine that should only be used by the person for whom a doctor ordered it.

100

This is the part of the label where you can find the symptoms that the medicine treats.

The Uses section

100

A measuring tool that comes with medicines you drink, such as cough syrup

A dosing cup

100

What is the number to call if you think there's been a medicine mistake (non medical emergency)

Poison Help Line 1-800-222-1222

200

What is over-the-counter (OTC) medicine?

Medicine that treats symptoms that generally do not require a doctor's visit. 

200

This part of the label tells you the amount or dose of medicine to take.

The Directions section

200

A kitchen tool you should NOT use to measure medicine

A spoon

200

What are 2 factors that determine the dose (amount) of medicine for children?

Their age or weight

300

This is medicine available to buy at the grocery store.

Over-the-counter (OTC) medicine.

300

This is where you find the list of ingredients in the medicine that make it work

Active Ingredients section

300

True or False: Medicine should be stored Up, Away and Out of Sight

True. Medicine should be stored in a cabinet or closet up out of the reach of children, and out of sight of children

300

What is an example of a Warning on the Drug Facts label?

"Do not use if you have an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients"

"Consult your doctor if you have any of these medical conditions"

Side effects of the medicine: drowsiness, excitability, upset stomach 

400

This is medicine that is ordered by a doctor and can only be obtained at a pharmacy.

Prescription (Rx) medicine.

400

This is where you look for information about side effects and questions to ask a doctor before taking the medicine

The Warnings section

400

True or False: The best way to prevent kids from accessing medicine is to keep it out of reach.

True

400

What are the ingredients that should never be in more than one medicine you are taking (meaning it will be the same as taking a double dose)?

Active ingredients 

500

This medicine has a Drug Facts Label.

Over-the-counter (OTC) medicine.

500

This is where you can find if the medicine is old or outdated

The Expiration Date

500

What are examples of unsafe medicine storage?

Storing medicine out in the open, mixing medicines into one bottle, leaving medicine anywhere that is easily accessible for children.

500

You, as a child, need this before you take ANY type of medicine.

Parent/guardian/trusted adult's permission and supervision while taking medicine.

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