Drug labelling
Drug Labelling
Drug labelling (pronunciation: /drʌɡ 'leɪbəlɪŋ/) is the process of preparing and providing information related to a drug or medication. This information is usually presented on the packaging or an accompanying document, and is intended to provide necessary and comprehensive details about the drug's use, benefits, and risks.
Etymology
The term 'drug labelling' is derived from the English words 'drug', referring to a substance used for medical treatment, and 'labelling', which means to assign a descriptive term or category.
Description
Drug labelling is a critical aspect of pharmacology and pharmacy practice, as it ensures that healthcare professionals and patients have access to essential information about a drug. This information typically includes the drug's name, dosage instructions, potential side effects, contraindications, and storage instructions.
In many countries, drug labelling is regulated by health authorities such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in Europe, and the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in Australia. These agencies set guidelines and standards for drug labelling to ensure the safety and efficacy of medications.
Related Terms
- Package insert: A document included with the drug packaging that provides detailed information about the drug.
- Contraindication: A condition or factor that serves as a reason to withhold a certain medical treatment due to the harm that it would cause the patient.
- Adverse effect: An undesired harmful effect resulting from a medication or other intervention such as surgery.
- Dosage: The size or frequency of a dose of a medicine or drug.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Drug labelling
- Wikipedia's article - Drug labelling
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