MEDICINE

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

The parts of the medicine that make it work.

USES

Describes the symptoms that the medicine treats.

DIRECTIONS

Indicates the amount or dose of medicine to take, how often to take it, and how much you can take in one day.

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Ingredients not intended to treat your symptoms (e.g., preservatives, flavorings).

WARNINGS

Safety information including side effects, the questions you should ask a doctor before taking the medicine, and which medicines to avoid using at the same time. You can also find the Poison Control Center phone number here.

OTHER INFORMATION

How to store the medicine.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS

Call the company if you have questions about a specific medicine.