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small dark blue pill with numbers 6584
If you need help identifying a pill, try Pillbox from the National Library of Medicine.
According to Pillbox, a small blue pill with the number “6584” printed on it could be Diazepam. You should consult a medical professional to confirm and for any additional advice.
Every year thousands of children are hospitalized and some die after taking medicine not meant for them. Teens share stolen prescription drugs at “pharm parties” and toddlers are tempted by colorful pills that look like candy. In this Consumer Update video, FDA pharmacist Connie Jung explains how you can prevent harm by locking your medicine up. Learn more about medicine safety in your home.
CONNIE JUNG: “Every year thousands of children are hospitalized - and some die - after taking medicine not meant for them.
Hi, I’m Connie Jung, a pharmacist at FDA.
Accidents happen: Colorful pills and sweet-smelling liquids can seem like candy to children, and improperly discarded medicated patches have sickened - and even killed - curious toddlers.
But sometimes it’s abuse, especially when it comes to teens.
Have you ever heard of pharm parties?
That’s “pharm” as in “pharmaceuticals” and it’s just one way kids share pills they’ve taken from others - often right out of the medicine cabinet.
You can help protect kids from drug-related harm by locking your medicines up.
You may think a toddler can’t reach your medicine; or that your teen would never pop pills. But you could be wrong.
So don’t chance it … Lock It Up!
For more about how to protect kids, go to fda.gov/lockitup
You don’t always need antibiotics when you’re sick—only for infections caused by bacteria. And overuse is causing a global health problem. Learn more about safe antibiotic use.
DR. JOSEPH TOERNER: It’s time to get smart about antibiotics. You may think that if you’re sick, you need them. But that’s not always true.
I’m Dr. Joseph Toerner, a medical officer at FDA. And there are things you need to know about antibiotics.
For starters, they won’t cure anything and everything that ails you. An antibiotic is a drug that kills bacteria.
It won’t cure a cold or the flu - no matter how lousy you feel - because those infections are caused by viruses.
When should antibiotics be prescribed? When you’ve got an infection caused by bacteria, like strep throat.
There are some simple dos and don’ts when it comes to taking an antibiotic.
DO take it as directed.
DON’T stop taking it because you’re starting to feel better.
DON’T share it.
DON’T save it.
And DON’T pressure your healthcare provider to prescribe an antibiotic.
All drugs can have side effects. So if you’ve got a viral infection, an antibiotic not only won’t help – it could make you feel worse.
In fact, overuse of antibiotics has caused the growth of antibiotic resistance – a serious health problem. That’s when bacteria change in a way that makes antibiotics less effective.
Bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics can hurt you. In the future, it is possible that no antibiotic will be effective in killing resistant bacteria.
So get smart about antibiotics. Use them exactly as directed and only to treat infections caused by bacteria.
To learn about using antibiotics safety and effectively, visit www.fda.gov/ Drugs/ResourcesForYou/Consumers
The Affordable Care Act was passed by Congress and signed into law on March 23, 2010. Many insurance plans are now required to cover the full cost of preventive services, like medical screenings and vaccines.
Some of the screenings covered include
Talk to your insurance provider to find out what is covered under your plan. Many of these screenings are covered at no cost under Medicare. Medicaid patients should check with their state to see what is covered.
Find the full list of preventive screenings and vaccines covered under the Affordable Care Act.
Flu shots are the best protection against getting the flu.
