Pharmacy labels will have the following information on the outside of the packaging.
- name of supplying pharmacy or dispensing GP practice
- name of person medication is prescribed for
- quantity
- dosage
- instructions
- cautionary and advisory labels
Every medication will have a patient information leaflet which will contain the following information:
- name of medication – Brand (Nurofen) and Generic (Ibuprofen)
- why the medication is being taken
- what to check before taking
- how to take the medication
- possible side effects
- how to store
- further information.