Medication Safety Cabinet

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1. Read the Label — Read the medicine label and directions with a trusted adult when appropriate.
2. Correct Person — Use only medicine intended for the named person.
3. Correct Timing — Follow the prescribed or labeled schedule.
4. Check Allergies and Interactions — Medicines can interact with allergies, other drugs, supplements, alcohol, or health conditions.
5. Ask a Professional — Pharmacists and clinicians can explain purpose, use, storage, and side effects.
6. Secure Storage — Store medicine away from children, pets, and people for whom it was not prescribed.
7. Original Container — Keep medicine in its original labeled container unless a professional-approved organizer is used.
8. Do Not Share — Do not offer or accept prescription medicine.
9. Safe Disposal — Use a take-back location or local disposal guidance for unused medicine.
10. Poison or Emergency Help — Call poison control or emergency services for a suspected overdose, severe reaction, or dangerous mistake.

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