US Medical Term · medications
Medication Guide
Guía del medicamento
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Medication Guide |
| Spanish (Español) | Guía del medicamento |
| Chinese (中文) | 用藥指南 |
| Korean (한국어) | 복약 지침서 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Hướng dẫn sử dụng thuốc |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Gabay sa gamot |
| Portuguese (Português) | Guia do medicamento |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | คู่มือการใช้ยา |
| Japanese (日本語) | 医薬品ガイド |
What it means
A medication guide, sometimes called a MedGuide, is an FDA-required written document that pharmacies must give patients when dispensing certain prescription drugs that carry serious risks. Written in plain language for patients, the guide explains the most important information you need, including serious or life-threatening risks, who should not take the drug, how to take it safely, potential side effects to watch for, and what to do if problems occur. Your pharmacist should provide a medication guide each time you receive an applicable prescription. Keep your medication guide and review it if you experience unexpected symptoms or have questions about your treatment.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
Can I get the medication guide for this prescription in Spanish?
¿Puedo obtener la guía del medicamento de esta receta en español?
The medication guide says to contact my doctor if I notice any signs of liver problems.
La guía del medicamento dice que debo comunicarme con mi médico si noto signos de problemas hepáticos.
Does every prescription come with a medication guide?
¿Toda receta viene con una guía del medicamento?
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Last reviewed: September 2026