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Refers to the identification of drugs and medicines by their scientifically and internationally recognized active ingredients determined by the Food and Drug. |
Generic name |
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Refers to the name(s) of active medicinal ingredient per dosage unit expressed in the metric system. |
Formulation |
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Refers to the approved critical use of the product based on substantial and scientifically supported evidence of the safety and efficacy of the drug in the given dosage form. |
Indication |
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It means the pharmaceutical form of the preparation based on official pharmacopeia. |
Dosage form |
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Refers to the site and manner the product is to be introduced into or applied to the body. |
Mode of administration |
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Refers to statements regarding the conditions wherein the use of the product may cause harm to the patient. |
Warnings |
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Refers to statements regarding the occurrence of potential hazards and side effects as associated with the use of the product and the limitation of its use. |
Contraindications |
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Refers to the instructions and special care required to use the product to avoid undesired effects and ensure the safe and effective use of the drug. |
Precautions |
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For products other than biological products means the date (month and year) during which processing of the bulk product, from which the goods are to be filled, is completed. |
Date of manufacture |
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Refers to any distinctive combination of letters and/or numbers assigned to a particular batch herein defined as any product produced during a given cycle of manufacture. |
Batch number |
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Refers to any distinctive combinations of letters and/or numbers assigned to a particular lot, herein defined as a portion of a batch. |
Lot number |
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Refers to the date after which the product is not expected to retain its claimed safety, efficacy, and quality or potency or after which it is not permissible to sell distribute, or use said product. |
Expiration date |
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Refers to the total amount/quantity/number of the dosage form in a container of a product expressed in the metric system |
Net content |
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Refers to the prevailing specified range of temperature, humidity, and other environmental factors within which optimal stability of the product is ensured based. |
Storage condition |
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It is a Prescription drug |
Rx symbol |
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Refers to the proprietary/trade name assign to the product by the drug establishment. |
Brand name |
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Refers to the classification of the product based on its therapeutic action as specified in the product registration. |
Pharmacologic category |
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Refers to a display of written, printed, or graphic matter upon the immediate container of the drug product and a requirement set by the Food and Drug Administration. |
Label |
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It is the quantitative amount administered or taken by a patient for the intended medicine effect. |
Dose |
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It is the amount taken at one time. |
Single dose |
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It is the amount taken during the course of therapy. A daily dose may be subdivided and taken in divided doses. |
Daily dose or total dose |
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Are two or more times per day depending on the characteristics of the drug and the illness. |
Divided dose |
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It is the schedule of dosing (i.e.. four times per day for 10 days). |
Dosage regimen |
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It plays an integral role within the pharmacy profession and are an essential fundamental component of professional degree knowledge. |
Pharmacy calculation |
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Are usually used to label loose capsules and tablets, suspensions, etc., that are taken orally. |
White labels |
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Are used to label compounded medicines that are externally used. Compounded drugs include creams, gels, ointments, and lotions among others. |
Red labels |
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Also known as cautionary or advisory labels, are additional labels placed on medication packaging by pharmacists to provide important information about the safe and effective use of the medication. |
Auxiliary labels |