Label Decoder
Rx only
Plain-language explanation
This abbreviation means the product is available only with a prescription in the relevant jurisdiction. It should be used only under the supervision of a qualified prescriber and pharmacy.
Ask your pharmacist
Ask the pharmacist how to identify the medicine and verify the label before taking it.
Caution: Do not obtain prescription medicine from unverified or informal sources.
This decoder does not diagnose, set a personal dose, or create a taper schedule. If two instructions conflict, pause and ask the dispensing pharmacist.