How can I use prescription medicine, over-the-counter (OTC) products and vitamins and minerals supplements safely?

Tell your health care provider (including your pharmacist) about any medicine, herbal products (including powders, pills and herbal teas) or supplements that you take. Ask them any questions that you have about these medicines or products.

For prescription medicine:

• take only prescription medicine that is prescribed for you
• follow the instructions on the label
• ask your health care provider or pharmacist what to do if you miss a dose

For the over-the-counter (OTC) products:

• take only the dose recommended on the label
• read the label for any warnings – if it applies to you follow those instructions

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