DailyMed

DailyMed is a website operated by the National Library of Medicine (NLM), which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The website provides high quality information about marketed drugs, including FDA labels (package inserts). This website provides health information providers and the public with a standard, comprehensive, up-to-date, look-up and download resource of medication content and labeling as found in medication package inserts.

Overview

The DailyMed database provides a standard resource for clinical information about marketed drugs. The website is updated regularly and includes drug labeling and other information such as FDA-approved uses, side effects, and warnings. The information is provided in a format that is easy to understand and navigate, making it a valuable resource for healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers.

Content

The content on DailyMed is derived from the FDA product labels (also known as package inserts), and includes information on the following:

• Indications and Usage
• Dosage and Administration
• Dosage Forms and Strengths
• Contraindications
• Warnings and Precautions
• Adverse Reactions
• Drug Interactions
• Use in Specific Populations
• Drug Abuse and Dependence
• Overdosage
• Description
• Clinical Pharmacology
• Nonclinical Toxicology
• Clinical Studies
• References
• How Supplied/Storage and Handling
• Patient Counseling Information

Usage

DailyMed is a valuable resource for healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers. Healthcare providers can use the website to access up-to-date, comprehensive information about marketed drugs, including FDA-approved uses, side effects, and warnings. Patients and caregivers can use the website to learn more about the medications they are taking or considering, and to understand the potential risks and benefits.

See Also

• National Library of Medicine
• National Institutes of Health
• Food and Drug Administration

External Links

• DailyMed Official Website

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