How to Identify a Prescription Pill by Number

Every pill contains an imprint. The imprint may be a combination of number and letters, or a drug manufacturer's logo. Imprints required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Doctors, pharmacists and consumers use the imprint to identify the pills.

Instructions

• 1

  Go to the Drugs.com website and click "Pill Identifier." This link is located on the blue information bar at the top of your page.

• 2

  Click "I Agree" to proceed.

• 3

  Enter the numbers and letters from your pill into the "Imprint" field. If you choose, you can enter the color and shape by using the corresponding drop-down fields. Click "Search" to continue.

• 4

  View the details of the pill. The website lists the name, strength, color, shape and drug class. To view further details on the pill click "View Drug Details."