Consumer Health Information

This FDA website provides information on prescription and over-the-counter medications, the safety and storage of medicines, current drug trials, drug and other consumer health recalls, and online pharmacy information.

DailyMed is a database of drug label/package insert information brought to you by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) using the most recent information submitted by manufacturers to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It includes a pill identifier tool.

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) Drug Information Portal gives users a gateway to information on nearly 93,000 drugs.

This MedlinePlus portal provides information on prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines. It includes side effects, dosage, special precautions, and more. Browse dietary supplements and herbal remedies to learn about their effectiveness, usual dosage, and drug interactions.

Herbs at a Glance is a series of brief fact sheets that provides basic information about specific herbs or botanicals—common names, what the science says, potential side effects and cautions, and resources for more information.

The Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) fact sheets give a current overview of individual vitamins, minerals, and other dietary supplement ingredients. ODS has fact sheets in two versions—Health Professional and Consumer.