- 1). Lay the pill on a brightly lit surface so that you can easily see it and write down as much identifying information as you can, such as the color and the shape. Be as specific as possible. For example, if a capsule is half blue and half orange, note that. If there is a score line in the center for splitting note that as well.
- 2). Look at the front and back of the tablet or capsule until you locate an imprint which consists of numbers and letters. On capsules the imprint is printed on it, while on tablets it is often etched into it. You may need a magnifying glass to properly read the small imprint.
- 3). Locate the manufacturer's logo on the tablet or capsule. The logo is not on all pills, but if available, it helps to narrow down the possibilities.
- 4). Search for a single or double digit number that is separate from the imprint, which is the dosage.
- 5). Go to an online medication identifier site, such as the one listed in the resources section, and enter all of the information that you wrote down about the pill.
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