For Consumers
Safe Medication Use
Millions of people benefit from FDA-approved medicines. However, when medicines are not used correctly, they can cause serious injuries or even death. There are simple steps you can take to safely use your prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Watch the video and follow these safety tips to protect yourself and your family.
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In 1999, the FDA Office of Women's Health established the "Use Medicines Wisely" initiative to educate women about safe medication use. The initiative includes outreach activities in communities across the country. Here's how you can participate.
Download or order any of the free fact sheets and brochures listed on this page. Simply click on the link or go to the Free Publications website.
My Medicines: A Medicine Recordkeeper
Use the My Medicines brochure to help you keep track of the medicines you take. This brochure is available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Polish, and 10 Asian/Pacific Islander languages.
- My Medicines - flower version (PDF 6427KB)
- My Medicines - blue version (PDF 274KB)
- New: My Medicines - Fill Out and Print (PDF 1.5MB)
- Mis Medicinas - Spanish flower version (PDF 197KB)
- Mis Medicinas - Spanish blue version (PDF 699KB)
- New: Mis Medicinas - Fill Out and Print (PDF 1.58 MB)
- My Medicines - Other languages
Medication Booklets
These booklets provide information on FDA-approved products for high blood pressure, depression, menopause, high cholesterol, birth control, HIV, and smoking cessation.
Fact Sheets
These one-page fact sheets provide easy-to-read information on safe medication use.
- Use Medicines Wisely
- Antibiotic Resistance
- Dietary Supplements
- Generic Drugs
- Medicines and Pregnancy
- Over-the-Counter Drugs
Posters
Contact FDA
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
WO32-2333
Silver Spring, MD 20993