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Medimate: Use consumer medicine information (CMI) leaflets to learn moreUse consumer medicine information leaflets
Consumer medicine information (CMI) leaflets are designed to inform consumers about prescription and pharmacist-only medicines. It provides information about a medicine and is written by the pharmaceutical manufacturer.
A CMI leaflet gives you important facts to know before, during and after taking your medicines.
What’s in a CMI leaflet?
CMI leaflets provide easy to understand information, including:
- what the medicine is for
- how the medicine works
- how to use the medicine
- things to consider before using the medicine
- possible side effects and what to do if they occur.
Get a CMI leaflet from NPS or ask your doctor or pharmacist to print you one.
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
- Learn about generic medicines
- What to do if you regularly use several medicines
- Keep an up-to-date Medicines List
- 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
Reasonable care is taken to provide accurate information at the date of creation. This information is not intended as a substitute for medical advice from a qualified health professional. Health professionals should rely on their own expertise and enquiries when providing medical advice or treatment. Where permitted by law, NPS disclaims all liability (including for negligence) for any loss, damage or injury resulting from reliance on or use of this information. Read our full disclaimer.
References to brands should not be taken as an endorsement by NPS.
