drug label
[/drʌg ˈleɪbəl/]
nounpl: drug labels
bula de medicamento
1. Official printed or digital information attached to or accompanying a pharmaceutical product that contains dosage instructions, warnings, side effects, and other safety information required by regulatory authorities
The patient carefully read the drug label before taking the medication.
O paciente leu cuidadosamente a bula de medicamento antes de tomar o remédio.
2. The text or documentation that provides approved uses, contraindications, and prescribing information for a medication
According to the drug label, this antibiotic should not be taken with dairy products.
De acordo com a bula de medicamento, este antibiótico não deve ser tomado com produtos lácteos.
In Brazil, the 'bula' (drug label) is an essential document that patients are expected to read, often found inside medication packaging. The FDA in the United States strictly regulates drug labels to ensure consumer safety. Healthcare professionals commonly advise patients to carefully review drug labels for potential interactions with other medications and food, as well as contraindications based on existing health conditions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
read the fine print on the drug label
follow the drug label instructions
check the drug label for interactions
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