Table 4-2 & 4-3

Non-aqueous solutions

Capsules without water; beyond use date should be no later than 6 months or equal to the earliest expiration date of any active pharmaceutical ingredient.

Oral solutions

Beyond use date should be no later than 14 days from reconstitution date and should be controlled at temperature as indicated on the package label.

Topical solutions & semisolid formulations containing water

Beyond use date should be no later than 30 days.

Auxiliary labels

Brightly colored medication labels for prescription bottles designed to help patients notice the safe administration, use, and disposal of medication.

Antibiotics, Antifungals, Antivirals

Finish all of this medication unless otherwise directed by prescriber.

Ampicillin, azithromycin, bisphosphonates, captopril, carafate, HIV medications

Take medication on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Tetracycline, doxycycline, ciprofloxacin

Do not take dairy products, antacids, or iron preparations within 1 hour of this medication.

Sulfonamides, phenazopyridine, bisphosphonates

Medication should be taken with plenty of water.

Cefdinir (Omnicef), indomethacin (Indocin)

May cause discoloration of the urine or feces.

Metronidazole, sulfonylureas, NSAIDs

Do not drink alcoholic beverages with this medication.

Opioid analgesics, tramadol, anticonvulsants

May cause drowsiness; alcohol could intensify this effect; use caution when operating a car or dangerous machinery.

Film-coated tablets, slow-release tablets, enteric-coated tablets

Swallow whole.

Sublingual tablets, sublingual strips

Dissolve under the tongue.

Otic preparations

For the ear only.

Ophthalmic preparations

For the eyes only.

Oral inhalers containing a corticosteroid

Specific medication types containing corticosteroids that need careful administration.