Pill Identifier App for iPhone Review

| July 29, 2012 | 0 Comments

We all are regular takers of pills. Illnesses that besiege us periodically make it virtually impossible to stay away from pills for long. But how will you make out the pill that you want from the assortment of pills of various shapes, sizes, colors and names that is available in stores? Pill Identifier app for iPhone from Drugs.com is a novel initiative that is supposed to extend you a helping hand in such perplexing moments. Pill Identifier iPhone app may be downloaded from iTunes App Store for a nominal enough $0.99.

How Pill Identifier App works?

Pill Identifier app for iPhone is essentially a huge database of over 14,000 Rx/OTC medications found in the U.S. It is regularly updated so that more often than not, you’ll be able to find the pills you’re looking for in the app. Further, you are able to search pills by their imprint, drug name, color, and shape. Other wealth of information that comes embedded in the app includes Drug Images, Description/Indication, Pregnancy Category, CSA Schedule, Strength and Rx/OTC availability. From within the Pill Identifier iPhone app, you can even contact Drugs.com for more clarification information on any piece of info/data.

Pill Identifier App for iPhone

The user interface of Pill Identifier app for iPhone is properly laid out. Finding the various menus and options is a cake walk. Popular searches are listed below the ‘refine your search’ comes handy at times. If you’re willing to purchase the Pro version, it installs more than 7,000 images directly on your mobile device and get additional information such as NDC Codes, Coating, Clarity and Repackagers. From the wealth of features that comes with the Pro edition, it appears that it is designed for healthcare professionals and people on the move or with limited internet access. A common man might not require this much amount of sophistication, and the regular iPhone Pill Identifier app may suffice most of the times. Pill Identifier is compatible with iOS versions 4.2 or later. So, if you use iPhone 3GS, please excuse.

Conclusion

Pill Identifier app for iPhone is a true common man’s companion as far as searching and providing pill info goes. You’ll find it extremely useful while purchasing over-the-counter pills. Multiple criteria search feature gives you more options to find the drug you might be looking for. However, it is always advisable to consult a physician before you actually consuming any type of pills. Verdict: A must have app for your iPhone.

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