Wash your hands
Read the label and follow the prescribed dose
Check the pill name and expiration date
Sit or stand upright
Place the pill on your tongue
Swallow with a full glass of water
Take one pill at a time if needed
Do not crush or split pills unless instructed
If allowed, use applesauce or soft food for swallowing
Stay upright for a few minutes after taking the pill
Take pills with food or on an empty stomach as directed
Do not take extra doses unless told to do so
Contact a healthcare professional if you have trouble swallowing pills