Balance the Benefits and Risks of Using Medicine
(public service announcement)
To minimize the risks and maximize the benefits of medicine use, follow the directions printed on the label.
- Read the label every time you fill your prescription and every time you use it.
- Take the recommended dose exactly as prescribed.
- Finish all the medicine as directed.
- Pay attention to how you feel and notify your health care team of any problems.
For more information, go to www.fda.gov/drugs or call 1(888)INFO-FDA.
FDA
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
Consumer Education: Ensuring Safe Use of Medicine