Label
Label (Medicine)
Label (pronounced: /ˈleɪbəl/) is a term used in the field of medicine to refer to a piece of paper, plastic, or other material attached to a container or product, on which information is written or printed.
Etymology
The term 'label' originates from the Middle English 'label', meaning a narrow strip or ribbon, which is derived from the Old French 'label', a variant of 'labe', meaning a strip or slice.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, a label is used to provide important information about a drug or medical device. This can include the name of the product, its ingredients, instructions for use, warnings, and other relevant details. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the labeling of drugs and medical devices in the United States to ensure that they provide accurate and understandable information to consumers and healthcare professionals.
Related Terms
- Prescription Label: A label that is attached to a prescription medication, providing information such as the patient's name, the prescribing doctor's name, the name and strength of the medication, and instructions for use.
- Over-the-Counter (OTC) Label: A label on an over-the-counter medication, which provides information about the medication's uses, warnings, directions, and other information.
- Drug Facts Label: A specific type of label required on over-the-counter medications in the United States, which provides detailed information about the medication in a standardized format.
- Warning Label: A label that provides information about potential risks or side effects associated with a product.
- Package Insert: A document included with a medication or medical device, providing detailed information about the product.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Label
- Wikipedia's article - Label
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