That “L484” imprint specifically identifies a generic, high-potency over-the-counter analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). At 500 mg, this is considered an “extra-strength” formulation compared to the standard 325 mg tablets
4h2 Pill is a white eliptical/oval pill, which is identified as a second-generation antihistamine Cetirizine Hydrochloride 10mg Tablet.
If you’re holding a beige capsule stamped with “TEVA 3109,” you’ve got a true workhorse of modern medicine in your hands. Let’s break down the clinical details of this classic drug so you know exactly how it operates and what red flags to watch out for.
If you’re adding that white, capsule-shaped tablet stamped with “T 257” to your reference files, you are looking at a classic, high-potency combination analgesic. Specifically, this imprint identifies a blend of 5 mg hydrocodone bitartrate and 325 mg acetaminophen. You almost certainly know it by its ubiquitous brand names, Norco or Vicodin, which are standard, heavy-duty prescriptions for managing moderate to severe acute pain.
That specific R180 imprint identifies a 4 mg tablet of tizanidine hydrochloride. You will often see it prescribed under its primary brand name, Zanaflex. The tablet is heavily scored down the middle because we frequently have patients snap it in half to easily titrate their dose as they adjust to the medication
That yellow, rectangular tablet is a maximum-strength 2 mg dose of alprazolam, which you almost certainly know by its primary brand name, Xanax. Because this specific pill has three distinct score lines allowing it to be easily snapped into 0.5 mg quarters, it is highly recognizable and frequently referred to in both medical and colloquial settings as a “Xanax bar” or a “yellow school bus.” It is a potent, prescription-only anxiolytic used to manage severe anxiety and panic disorders.
If you are cataloging a white, capsule-shaped tablet stamped with “U 227” for your pharmaceutical reference files, you are looking at a 500 mg dose of metronidazole. You likely know it best by its primary brand name, Flagyl. This is a highly specific, prescription-only antimicrobial agent used to aggressively target anaerobic bacterial infections and certain protozoal parasites.
If you are cataloging a small, white, round tablet stamped with an “M” on one side and a scored “05 52” on the other, you are dealing with a 5 mg dose of immediate-release oxycodone hydrochloride. The “M” simply denotes the manufacturer, Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals. Unlike combination painkillers, this is a pure, straight-narcotic prescription used strictly for managing moderate to severe acute pain.
If you’re looking at a white, capsule-shaped tablet stamped with “L484,” you’ve got a standard 500 mg dose of acetaminophen. You almost certainly know it by its ubiquitous brand name, Extra Strength Tylenol. This specific imprint identifies a generic, high-potency over-the-counter analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer).
That beige capsule stamped with “TEVA 3109” is a textbook staple: a 500 mg dose of amoxicillin. The “TEVA” imprint just notes the manufacturer, Teva Pharmaceuticals. This is an absolute workhorse of a drug—a broad-spectrum, penicillin-class antibiotic that we prescribe for a massive array of bacterial infections, from standard strep throat to lower respiratory tract infections. Let’s break down the clinical details you need to know.
If you are cataloging a small, white, round tablet stamped with “TCL 340” for your reference files, you are looking at a standard 325 mg dose of acetaminophen. While you most likely recognize it by its ubiquitous brand name, Tylenol, this specific imprint identifies a generic, regular-strength over-the-counter analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer).