Hi

In the UK as well as normally prescribing blister packs that does reduce the chance of error, all packs should ( and in my case always do) contain a leaflet that describes in detail the properties of the particular tablet/etc that is in the package.

This contains things like physical description of the contents, size strength etc.
It also describes possible side effects in great detail.

It clearly tells people that if there is any form of reaction eg vomitting etc etc to stop taking the medication and get back to your doctor.

Only recently I had a problem where I was prescribed Solaraze for actinic keratosis in my head. ( Too much sun over the years living and holidaying in Spain).

I was told that I had to use the cream for two months and then have a review as to whether the treatment was working successfully. After six weeks all of a sudden my scalp came out in a severe rash. I stopped using the cream went to the doctors and he prescribed antibiotics and very intense moisturisers.

Unfortunately and perhaps ironically I had to cancel our Spanish holiday that we were due to go on two days after the outbreak.

This was covered and explained in the leaflet that went with the medication.

Bottom line thankfully is that the medication had actually done the job before the rash erupted.

Cheers

MikeL2

You are strongly advised to read this