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1. What is auxiliary label? Give examples.
auxiliary labels are cautionary labels added to a dispensed medicine to provide extra information to
the patient on the safe administration, use, and storage of their medicines”.
Examples:
Do not chew or crush
Swallow whole
Take with food or milk
For rectal use only
Shake well before use
For external use only
May cause drowsiness
Protect from sunlight
Take on an empty stomach
Keep refrigerated
For the eye (or ear) only
May cause urine discoloration
Reference:
https://ptcbtestprep.com/auxiliary-labels/
Examples:
Do Not Chew or Crush
Swallow Whole
May Cause Urine Discoloration
May Cause Drowsiness
Take With Food or Milk
Take on an Empty Stomach
Keep Refrigerated
Shake Well Before Use
Protect From Sunlight
