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Labelling Of Dispensed Medicines

Learning Objectives
What is Labeling?

By
Khezar Hayat
Lecturer, IPS, UVAS

Labelling
Any display of written, printed, or graphic materials
accompanying a pharmaceutical or a medical device at any
time while such is offered for sale

Information on Label
Advisory and Cautionary Labels

Labelling of Dispensed Medicines

The container, containing the dispensed medicine is labelled
providing adequate information so that the medicine can be
taken or used properly.

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Proper Labeling

Information on Label Should be

Proper labeling is one of the most important aspects of

dispensing a prescription.

Accurate (It should be checked after writing & rechecked

before pasting it on the container).

The label must comply with state and federal regulations

and should correctly and clearly convey all necessary
information regarding dosage, mode of administration, and
proper storage of the product.

Legible

Required Label Information

Required Label Information

1. Name and address of the patient.

2. Name & address of the supplier & the date of supply.
3. Precise details regarding contents of the dispensed medicine
such as:
- Name of the medicine,
- The strength of the medicine,
- The quantity of the dispensed medicine is given in whole
number and always putting a zero before each decimal quantity.

4. Storage conditions & shelf life of the preparation in

relation to temperature, light and humidity,

Intelligible & unambiguous,

Adequate & relevant

5. Instructions to the patient:

- Directions and method of taking and using the medicine
as given in the prescription by the prescriber. It is better to
use phrases such as To be taken, to be given or to be
applied instead of take, give or apply.

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Required Label Information

Cautionary and Advisory labels

The direction written on the label of a dispensed medicine

should be simple and without any confusion. For examples;

For external use only

(Ointments, creams, dusting powders, gels etc.)
Not to be taken
(For nasal, rectal, vaginal use)
Not to be swallowed in large amounts
(for mouth washes, gargles)
Keep out of reach of children
For animal treatment only

Shake the bottle for emulsions, suspensions and aerosols

- For external use only,
- Take with water,
- Cautionary or advisory labels

Drowsiness Warnings

Drowsiness Warnings

Patient should be warned if their medicament is likely to

cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or may impair
their ability to drive or operate machines safely as follows:
Warning: May cause drowsiness. If affected do not drive,
operate machines, or swim and avoid alcoholic drinks

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About Alcohol

Potential Interactions with Food

Hypnotics used as sleep aids taken at bedtime may cause
drowsiness persisting next day.

Potential Interactions with Food

Potential Interactions with Food

For drugs in which either absorption is increased if taken

before food or decreased if taken after food:
To be taken an hour before food or on empty stomach

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Potential Interactions with Food

About Use/Storage of Medicines

Special Dosage Instructions

Do not stop taking this medicine

except on your doctors advice

Take at regular intervals. Complete

the prescribed course unless
otherwise directed

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Special Methods of Administration

Dissolve or mix with water before taking.

Cautions in Use

Avoid exposure of skin to

direct sunlight
. . . with plenty of water

This preparation may color

the urine or stools

. . . Swallow whole, not chewed

Dissolve under the tongue

Pressurized inhalations

Special Instructions For

Particular Types Of Products

Pressurized container, keep away from

heat source including the sun. Do not
puncture or burn even when empty.

Shake before using

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Creams
Applications
For external use only
For external use only

Capsules

Store in cool place but do

not freeze

Swallow whole with a draught

of water

Dusting powders

Drowsiness Warnings
Emulsions
Shake the bottle

For external use only

Enemas
Not to be applied to open wounds
or weeping surfaces

For rectal use only

Shake before use

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Eye drops

Avoid contamination in use

Ointments, Pastes and Paints

Discard 28 days after first

opening

For external use only

Gargles & Mouthwashes

Not to be swallowed in
large amounts

Gels

For external use

Thank You
Tablets

Dissolve or disperse in water

before taking

For chewable tablets

For

Chew before swallowing

For sustained-release/enteric coated tabs.

Do not chew or crush

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