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Pill Identification from a Doctor's Perspective

Medical Author: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

In the emergency room where I work, I sometimes see patients who have either taken the wrong medication or the wrong dose of medication. It is a common problem. Medication errors can cause serious consequences. Doctors and pharmacists are diligent in making sure patients receive the correct medication. But mistakes happen. As a consumer, you need to protect yourself and ensure you have the correct medication. Know the medication and dose you should have received, and understand your condition.

The RxList Pill Identifier Tool will help you identify generic and brand name drugs by pill color, size, shape, and drug imprint. Match your Pill ID to the pictures and quickly identify your medications. If you do not find a match, call your doctor or pharmacist.

How To Use the RxList Pill Identifier/Pill Finder Tool

To accurately identify the pill, drug or medication, you can do any one, any combination of or all of the following steps using our pill identifier tool.

• Enter the imprint code on the medication, (example the numbers and/or the letters on the side of the pill or tablet).
• Select the color of the pill in the pull-down menu above.
• Select the shape of the pill in the pull-down menu above.

Once you've found a drug id match, you'll be able to link to a detailed description, drug picture, and images in our comprehensive RxList Drug Database. You can also use the drug pictures to help identify pills.

Pill Identifier Examples of Popular Drug Pictures and Images

GABAPENTIN 100 MG TABLET

This medicine is a white, round tablet imprinted with "logo and 4440" and "100"

CYMBALTA 20 MG CAPSULE

This medicine is a green, oblong capsule imprinted with "20 mg" and "LILLY 3235"

ZOCOR 5 MG TABLET

This medicine is a buff, oval, film-coated tablet imprinted with "MSD 726" and "ZOCOR 5"

CELEXA 10 MG TABLET

This medicine is a beige, oval, film-coated tablet imprinted with "FP" and "10 MG"

TOPAMAX 50 MG TABLET

This medicine is a light yellow, round, coated tablet imprinted with "TOPAMAX" and "50"

Examples of Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the three types of drugs that are misused or abused most often are:

• Opiates or Opioids – prescribed for pain relief
• Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressants – prescribed for anxiety or sleep problems (also called sedatives or tranquilizers)
• Stimulants – prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy, and obesity

source: www.drugabuse.gov

Pill Identification of Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs

VICODIN 5-500 TABLET

This medicine is a white, oblong, scored tablet imprinted with "VICODIN"

OXYCONTIN ER 10 MG TABLET

This medicine is a white, round tablet imprinted with "OC" and "10"

MORPHINE SULFATE IR 15 MG TAB

This medicine is a white, round, scored tablet imprinted with "54 733"

DARVON 65 MG PULVULE

This medicine is a pink capsule imprinted with "Darvon"

PHENOBARBITAL 15 MG TABLET

This medicine is a white, round tablet imprinted with "West-ward 445"

XANAX 0.25 MG TABLET

This medicine is a white, oval, scored tablet imprinted with "XANAX 0.25"

VALIUM 2 MG TABLET

This medicine is a white, round, scored tablet imprinted with "2 VALIUM" and "ROCHE ROCHE"

ADDERALL 5 MG TABLET

This medicine is a white, round tablet imprinted with "5" and "AD"

CONCERTA 18 MG TABLET SA

This medicine is a yellow, oblong tablet imprinted with "alza 18"

RITALIN 5 MG TABLET

This medicine is a yellow, round tablet imprinted with "CIBA" and "7"

OXANDRIN 2.5 MG TABLET

This medicine is a white, oval, scored tablet imprinted with "BTG" and "11 11"

Please note that any drugs that show an expired or past expiration date should be discarded.

Didn't find what you were looking for with our Pill Finder? Try these additional search resources or use our Drugs A-Z listing