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How to Read Drug Labels - WomensHealth.gov

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Over-the-Counter (OTC) <strong>Drug</strong> Label<br />

http://www.womenshealth.<strong>gov</strong><br />

1-800-994-9662<br />

TDD: 1-888-220-5446<br />

Therapeutic<br />

substance in drug<br />

When not <strong>to</strong> use<br />

this drug, when <strong>to</strong><br />

s<strong>to</strong>p taking it,<br />

when <strong>to</strong> see a<br />

doc<strong>to</strong>r, and<br />

possible side<br />

effects<br />

Product type<br />

Symp<strong>to</strong>ms or<br />

diseases the drug<br />

treats<br />

More information<br />

on how <strong>to</strong> s<strong>to</strong>re<br />

the drug<br />

<strong>Read</strong> carefully:<br />

how much <strong>to</strong> take,<br />

how often <strong>to</strong> take<br />

it, and when <strong>to</strong><br />

s<strong>to</strong>p taking it<br />

Other things in the<br />

drug, such as<br />

colors or flavorings<br />

page <br />

Content last updated March 5, 2009.<br />

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women’s Health

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