Medication Information Q&A Q32. What should I do if I want to know more about pharmaceuticals?
Answer
If you have any questions, please contact the doctor who prescribed the drug, the pharmacist who dispensed it, or the pharmaceutical company. The contact information of the consultation service is also available on the websites of public institutions.
Explanation
As the division of labor has progressed, it has become more common to have drugs prescribed by a doctor dispensed at a pharmacy. The pharmacist will provide detailed explanations based on the "drug information sheet" or "medicine notebook.
If you have any questions, please consult your doctor or pharmacist first.
The name of the product, its mark, and product number are written on the plastic sheet of the prescribed medicine.
You can also contact the "Consumer Drugs Consultation Service" of each pharmaceutical company.
Websites where you can search for information on pharmaceuticals
The "Drug Guide for Patients and Bookmark of Drugs (search page)" is available for the general public to view information explaining drugs in easy-to-understand language.
- *You can also call them for consultation.
03-3506-9457 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday through Friday, excluding national holidays and year-end and New Year holidays)
This organization was created by major pharmaceutical companies to educate the public on the proper use of drugs.
You can find information on the drug you want to know by using the "Drug Search" on the top page of the site.
The above websites can also be accessed from the JPMA website.
Charts & Columns
32｜Product names, marks, and serial numbers on drugs (example)
You can identify the pharmaceutical company by the product name, mark, or serial number on the capsule or tablet.
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