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Pill Identifier

Identify unknown pills by imprint, color, and shape — with live previews and NIH RxNorm verification.

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How to identify a pill safely

  1. 1

    Read the imprint

    Copy every letter and number on one or both sides.

  2. 2

    Note color & shape

    These narrow down look-alike pills.

  3. 3

    Search & compare

    Use this tool for likely matches — not a final answer.

  4. 4

    Confirm with a pharmacist

    Bring the pill in person when possible.

  5. 5

    Check interactions

    Screen it against your other medications.

Common imprint examples

L484

L484

Acetaminophen 500 mg

white oval

IBU 200

IBU 200

Ibuprofen 200 mg

brown round

M367

M367

Hydrocodone / acetaminophen

white oval

GG 249

GG 249

Alprazolam 2 mg

white bar

Check drug interactions

Once you know what a pill likely is, screen it against your full medication list.

Drug Interaction Checker

This tool is for educational purposes only. It does not replace professional pill identification by a pharmacist or healthcare provider. Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 (U.S.) for ingestion concerns.