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Enter the imprint code that appears on the pill. Example: L484; Select the the pill color (optional). Select the shape (optional). Alternatively, search by drug name or NDC code using the fields above. Tip: Search for the imprint first, then refine by color and/or shape if you have too many results.
How to use the pill identifier. Enter the imprint code that appears on the pill. Example: L484. Search for the imprint first, then refine by color and/or shape if you have too many results. Pill has a logo or symbol? Ignore the logo and type in any other letters or numbers into the imprint search.
How to use the pill identifier. Enter the imprint code that appears on the pill. Example: L484. Search for the imprint first, then refine by color and/or shape if you have too many results.
- Pill Attributes
- Tools to Help Identify Pills
- What to Do with Unused Pills
- Summary
Unless the drug is a good counterfeit, the identification process is very straightforward. By law, every tablet or capsule approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must look unique from all others.This is done specifically to make identifying each pill easier. A pill's attributes are related to: 1. Imprint code:A unique code is printed on...
Once you have identified these elements of the drug in question, you can use a number of online tools to find out which medication you're holding. Options include: 1. Poison Control Pill Identifier: This national organization offers an interactive search tool that lets you find a medication-based imprint code, shape and color, or drug name. 2. FDA'...
If you can't identify a pill and, thus, cannot take it, do not just let the medication sit on your shelf. Whether it's an over-the-counter pill or prescription treatment, leaving unused medication around the house is unsafe and unnecessary.
It's not uncommon to need to identify a pill, whether you want to confirm a prescription or recognize a medication. A number of online tools and services are available to help you identify a drug based on the imprint code, color, and shape. Never take any medication you cannot identify. And follow recommended guidelines for disposing of unused medi...
- Trisha Torrey
Use our pill finder to easily search your medication, drug, or supplement. Filter by imprint, shape, color, drug name or NDC code.
Use WebMD’s Pill Identifier to find and identify any over-the-counter or prescription drug, pill, or medication by color, shape, or imprint and easily compare pictures of multiple drugs.
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Our pill identifier tool allows you to ID prescription drugs, over the counter (OTC) medications, and generic or brand name pills and capsules using a variety of methods. You can search using the imprint, size, name/ingredients, national drug code (labeler or product code), color, or shape.
