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Training Aid<br />

Name: How to Read a Drug Label<br />

Format: Pamphlet<br />

Author: National Council on Patient Information <strong>and</strong> Education<br />

Source: Reprinted with permission<br />

© 2002 National Council on Patient Information <strong>and</strong> Education<br />

www.bemedwise.org<br />

Summary: A one-page pamphlet that describes each section of an OTC medication<br />

label. Using a label as an example, <strong>the</strong> pamphlet shows where a list of<br />

active ingredients, uses, warnings, directions for use, <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r<br />

information is found.<br />

Advantages: Uses an actual label to show label components with brief explanations.<br />

Disadvantages: Written for <strong>the</strong> general population – not specific to transportation.<br />

Limited scope – only useful as an introductory piece.

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