Label Decoder
Tell your pharmacist about allergies or prior reactions
Plain-language explanation
The pharmacy needs information about past medicine allergies and serious reactions to screen for problems. It is also useful to distinguish an allergy from a side effect when possible.
Ask your pharmacist
Ask that your allergy and reaction details be reviewed and recorded accurately.
Caution: Call emergency services for signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as trouble breathing or swelling of the face or throat.
This decoder does not diagnose, set a personal dose, or create a taper schedule. If two instructions conflict, pause and ask the dispensing pharmacist.