Patient Friendly Directions IPC

Capsules or tablets

Take (by mouth)

Chewable tablets

Chew (by mouth)

Sublingual tablets

Dissolve or Place (under the tongue)

Suspensions, Syrups or Solutions

Take (by mouth)

Mouthwashes

As indicated on Rx (by mouth)

Metered Dose Inhaler
(MDI)

Inhale or Take (by mouth)

Dry Powder Inhaler
(DPI)

Inhale or Take (by mouth)

(DPI): Capsule-based
e.g. HandiHaler or
Neohaler

Inhale (by mouth)

Creams, gels or ointments

Apply (topically, area specified on Rx “to the affected
area” can be used if not specified)

Lotions or solutions

Apply (topically, area specified on Rx “to the affected
area” can be used if not specified)

Patches

Apply (topically, area specified on Rx “to the affected
area” can be used if not specified)

Shampoos

Shampoo or Use (area specified on Rx, “affected area” if not specified)

Nasal sprays

Use or Administer (in ___ nostril)

Eye and ear drops:

Solutions or suspension

Instill, Place or Put (in ___ eye(s) or in ___ ear(s))

Eye and ear solid dosage forms:
Gels

Place, Put (in ___ eye(s) or in ___ ear(s))

Eye and ear solid dosage forms:

Ointments

Apply (in ___ eye(s) or in ___ ear(s))

Vaginal products

Insert (vaginally)

Rectal products

Insert (rectally)

Insulins

Inject (under the skin or subcutaneously)

Insulin Syringes

Use as directed (under the skin or subcutaneously)

Other Injectables

Inject (as specified on Rx, e.g. under the skin or in the muscle)