Managing your medication
Learn to manage medication with the Know Your Meds Series. Share these videos and infographics with your friends and loved ones.
Last updated 22 January 2025
Know about medication label
Learn how to read your medication label correctly to know what medication you are taking, why you need to take your medication, and how to take them.
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Download the infographic in English [PDF, 1 MB] (opens in new tab) | Chinese [PDF, 1 MB] (opens in new tab) | Malay [PDF, 1.1 MB] (opens in new tab) | Tamil [PDF 1.2 MB] (opens in new tab)
Know how to remember to take your meds
Learn useful tips on how to remember to take your medication!
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Know if you have enough medication
Learn how to keep track of how much medication you have at home to make sure you have enough medication till your next appointment.
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Download the infographic in English [PDF, 1.2 MB] (opens in new tab) | Chinese [PDF, 1.3 MB] (opens in new tab) | Malay [PDF, 1.3 MB] (opens in new tab) | Tamil [PDF, 1.5 MB] (opens in new tab)
Know about storage and expiry
Learn how to store your medication correctly, and how to spot medication that have expired or should no longer be used.
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Download the infographic in English [PDF, 1.2 MB] (opens in new tab) | Chinese [PDF, 1.2 MB] (opens in new tab) | Malay [PDF, 1.3 MB] (opens in new tab) | Tamil [PDF, 1.4 MB] (opens in new tab)
Know how to create a medication list
Learn how to create your own medication list, to help you keep track of all your medication and stay updated with any changes.
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Download the infographic in English [PDF, 1.1 MB] (opens in new tab) | Chinese [PDF, 1.2 MB] (opens in new tab) | Malay [PDF, 1.2 MB] (opens in new tab) | Tamil [PDF, 1.3 MB] (opens in new tab)
Download the medication list template in English [DOCX, 19 KB] (opens in new tab) | Chinese [DOCX, 20 KB] (opens in new tab) | Malay [DOCX, 20 KB] (opens in new tab) | Tamil [DOCX, 20 KB] (opens in new tab)
Know how to pack a pill box
Learn how to pack your pill box correctly, to help you avoid missing doses of your medication.
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Download the infographic in English [PDF, 1.2 MB] (opens in new tab) | Chinese [PDF, 1.2 MB] (opens in new tab) | Malay [PDF, 1.3 MB] (opens in new tab) | Tamil [PDF, 1.5 MB] (opens in new tab)
Know 3 things to share about your meds
Learn what to tell your doctor or pharmacist about your medication, to help them know how you are doing with your medication.
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Download the infographic in English [PDF, 900 KB] (opens in new tab) | Chinese [PDF, 948 KB] (opens in new tab) | Malay [PDF, 999 KB] (opens in new tab) | Tamil [PDF 1.2 MB] (opens in new tab)
Know how to manage side-effects of medication
Learn about the side-effects of medication, and what you can do to manage them.
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Download the infographic in English [PDF, 1.1 MB] (opens in new tab) | Chinese [PDF, 1.2 MB] (opens in new tab) | Malay [PDF, 1.2 MB] (opens in new tab) | Tamil [PDF 1.3 MB] (opens in new tab)
Know about importance of taking your meds
Learn why it is important to take your medication as prescribed, to help you keep your medical conditions in control.
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Download the infographic in English [PDF, 1.2 MB] (opens in new tab) | Chinese [PDF, 1.2 MB] (opens in new tab) | Malay [PDF, 1.2 MB] (opens in new tab) | Tamil [PDF 1.3 MB] (opens in new tab)
Know tips for taking your medication correctly
Learn useful tips on how to take your medication correctly.
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Useful links
HealthHub Medication A-Z: https://www.healthhub.sg/a-z/a?cat=medications (opens in new tab)
The Know Your Meds Series is an initiative under the National Pharmacy Strategy (NPS).