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Medimate: Keep an up-to-date Medicines ListKeep an up-to-date Medicines List
It’s important to tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the medicines you are taking, as they may interact with your prescription medicines. It will also help you to keep track of the medicines you are taking.
All medicines, including herbal and natural medicines, can cause unwanted effects and may interact with other medicines.
How to use a Medicines List
Write down the details of all your prescription, over-the-counter and herbal and natural medicines on a Medicines List. Take it with you when you visit your doctor or pharmacist.
| What to write down | Example |
|---|---|
| Name of medicine Strength What is the medicine for? How much do I use and when? Special instructions or comments Date started When to stop or review |
Paracetamol 500 mg tablets Pain from arthritis in knee 2 tablets, every 6 hours Doctor recommends taking regularly, rather than as needed for pain 11.06.09 11.12.09 |
You can order or download a Medicines List from the NPS website.
Medicines List is also available in simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, Greek, Italian and Vietnamese.
Find out more:
- Why you need to get to know your medicines
- Medicines don't just come on prescription
- You may need more than medicine
- Be an active partner in using your medicines
- Talk openly with your doctor and pharmacist
- Questions to ask your doctor and pharmacist
- Find out about medicine side effects
- Use consumer medicine information (CMI) leaflets
- Learn about generic medicines
- What to do if you regularly use several medicines
- Information on medicines and health
You can download a full copy of Medimate or order a free copy.
Date published: 2009-09-23 00:00:00
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