Medicines
Medicines and OTC Questions
Get your medicine list and your questions in order before you speak to a doctor or a pharmacist.
This section helps you prepare the medicine side of a sick day: a list you can read aloud, a record of what you actually took and when, and the questions worth asking a pharmacist or your care team. It never tells you what to take, what to stop, or which product to buy — those belong to the people who know your prescriptions.
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Make Your Medicine List Phone-Friendly
How do I get my medicine list into a form that works over the phone?
Understanding Over-the-Counter Medication Labels
What parts of an over-the-counter package should I read out to a pharmacist?
Be Prepared for Pharmacy Advice When You're Unwell
What should I have ready before consulting a pharmacist while ill?
Why This Site Cannot Advise on Medicine Safety
Why is there no list here of what is safe to take when I am ill?
Tracking Medications and Remedies During Illness
How do I keep track of what I took while I was ill?