Every Medication Has a Story. Now You Can Read It.
You pick up a prescription from the pharmacy. The label has a name you cannot pronounce, a dosage you are not sure about, and fine print you cannot read. You might have questions:
- What does this medication actually do?
- What are the common side effects?
- Can I take it with my other medications?
- What should I avoid while taking it?
- What happens if I miss a dose?
Instead of searching the internet and sifting through conflicting information, you can now point your camera at the medication label and get instant, reliable answers.
How Scan Label Works
Symplicured's Medication Scan feature uses AI-powered image recognition to read medication labels and provide comprehensive drug information:
- Open your Medications tab on your Symplicured profile
- Tap Scan Label and point your camera at the medication packaging or prescription label
- The AI reads and identifies the medication — including the drug name, dosage, and form
- Receive instant information — A clear summary of what the medication does, how to take it, and what to watch for
The entire process takes seconds. No typing, no searching, no guessing.
After scanning a medication label, Symplicured provides:
Drug Overview
- What it is — The medication's generic and brand names
- What it treats — The conditions this medication is commonly prescribed for
- Drug class — The category of medication (e.g., ACE inhibitor, SSRI, antibiotic)
How to Take It
- Dosage guidance — Based on what is shown on the label
- Timing — When to take it (with food, before bed, etc.)
- Duration — How long the medication is typically taken
- Missed dose advice — What to do if you forget a dose
Side Effects
- Common side effects — What most people might experience
- Serious side effects — Warning signs that require medical attention
- What to watch for — Symptoms that should prompt a call to your doctor
Interactions and Precautions
- Food interactions — Foods or drinks to avoid (e.g., grapefruit with certain statins)
- Drug interactions — Common medications that may interact
- Special precautions — Pregnancy, driving, alcohol, sun exposure
Adding to Your Profile
After scanning, you can add the medication to your Symplicured profile with one tap. This keeps your medication list current and allows the AI to consider your medications when providing health assessments.
Why This Matters
Medication Literacy
Studies show that nearly 50% of patients do not take their medications correctly. The reasons are often simple: unclear labels, confusing instructions, or lack of accessible information. By making drug information instantly available through a camera scan, we remove the most common barrier to medication understanding.
Preventing Errors
Medication errors are a leading cause of preventable harm in healthcare. When patients understand what they are taking and how to take it properly, errors decrease significantly.
Empowering Patients
Understanding your medications is a fundamental part of managing your health. When you know what a drug does, why you are taking it, and what to expect, you become an active participant in your treatment rather than a passive recipient.
Caregiver Support
If you are managing medications for a family member — an elderly parent, a child, or a partner — the Scan Label feature gives you instant access to the information you need to provide safe, informed care.
Available in Multiple Languages
Like all Symplicured features, medication information is available in 17+ languages. Scan a label in any language, and receive information in the language you understand best.
This is particularly valuable for:
- Immigrants taking medications prescribed in a new country
- Travellers who need to continue medications abroad
- Families where different members speak different languages
- Healthcare workers assisting patients from diverse linguistic backgrounds
Privacy and Safety
- No images are stored permanently — The medication label image is processed and discarded
- Information is evidence-based — Drug data is sourced from verified pharmaceutical databases
- Not a replacement for pharmacist advice — Always consult your pharmacist or doctor for personalised medication guidance
- Interaction checking is general — For specific interaction concerns, speak with your healthcare provider
Try It Now
- Log in to symplicured.com
- Go to your Profile and select the Medications tab
- Tap Scan Label
- Point your camera at any medication label or packaging
- Get instant AI-powered drug information
Understanding your medications should not require a pharmacy degree. With Scan Label, it does not.
Symplicured's Scan Label feature gives you instant, AI-powered information about any medication. Point your camera, get answers, and take control of your treatment. Scan a label now.