Auxiliary Labels

Amoxicillin

• Take with food (optional but helps stomach)

• Shake well (suspension)

• Refrigerate (suspension)

Amoxicillin/Clavulanate

• Take with food

• Shake well

• Refrigerate

Cephalexin

• Shake well

• Refrigerate

Cefprozil

• Shake well

• Refrigerate

Cefuroxime

• Shake well

• Refrigerate

Azithromycin

• Shake well

• Do NOT refrigerate

Clarithromycin

• Shake well

• Do NOT refrigerate

• Take with food (XL)

Doxycycline

• Avoid sunlight

• Take with plenty of water

• Do not lie down for 30 mins

Tetracycline

• Avoid sunlight

• Avoid dairy, calcium, iron

Metronidazole

• Avoid alcohol

• Take with food

Nitrofurantoin

• Take with food

• May cause urine discolouration

Ramipril/Enalapril/Lisinopril

• May cause dizziness

• Avoid potassium salt substitutes

Losartan/Valsartan

• Avoid potassium salt substitutes

Propranolol

• Take with food

• Do not stop abruptly

Metoprolol

• Do not stop abruptly

Amlodipine

• May cause dizziness

Simvastatin

• Take in the evening

• Avoid grapefruit

Atorvastatin

• Avoid grapefruit

Warfarin

• Take exactly as directed

• Keep vitamin K intake consistent

• Avoid alcohol

Levothyroxine

• Take on an empty stomach

• Take 30-60 mins before breakfast

• Avoid calcium/iron within 4 hours

Metformin

• Take with food

Gliclazide

• Take with food

Insulin

• Refrigerate unopened

• Do not freeze

Opioids (Morphine, Hydromorphone, Oxycodone)

• May cause drowsiness

• Avoid alcohol

• Risk of dependence

NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Diclofenac)

• Take with food

• Avoid alcohol

Acetaminophen

• Do not exceed recommended dose

Benzos (Lorazepam, Clonazepam, Diazepam)

• May cause drowsiness

• Avoid alcohol

Antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs)

• May cause drowsiness

• Avoid alcohol

PPIs (Omeprazole, Pantoprazole, Lansoprazole)

• Take 30 mins before breakfast

Ranitidine/Famotidine

• May cause diziness

Ondansetron

• May cause drowsiness

Laxatives (PEG, Lactulose, Senna)

• Take with plenty of water

MDI Inhalers (Ventolin, Flovent, Symbicort)

• Shake well

Steroid Inhalers (Flovent, Pulmicort)

• Rinse mouth after use

Montelukast

• Take in the evening

Oral contraceptives

• Take at the same time every day

Prednisone

• Take with food

• May cause mood changes

Fluconazole

• May cause dizziness

Acyclovir

• Drink plenty of water

All Topical Creams/Ointments

• For external use only

Retinoids (Tretinoin, Adapalene)

• Avoid sunlight

Steroid Creams

• Apply thin layer

Methotrexate

• Take once weekly

• Avoid alcohol

• Avoid pregnancy

Isotretinoin

• Avoid pregnancy

• Avoid sunlight

• Take with food

Lithium

• Maintain hydration

• Avoid NSAIDs