RxList Pill Identification Tool
Having trouble identifying generic pills and capsules without their original packaging or from an old prescription? Now you can quickly identify drugs and medications using the RxList Pill Identification Tool.
Use one, all or any combination of the fields below to begin your search (all fields are optional). Need help with the pill finder? Click for instructions.
How To Use the RxList Pill Identification Tool
To accurately identify the pill, drug or medication, you can do any of the following steps using our pill identifier tool.
- Enter the imprint code displayed on the medication, (example the numbers and/or the letters on the side of the pill or tablet).
- Select the color of the pill in the pull-down menu above.
- Select the shape of the pill in the pull-down menu above.
Once you've found a drug id match, you'll be able to link to a detailed description and drug picture in our comprehensive RxList Drug Database. You can also use the the drug pictures to help identify pills.
Examples of Popular Drug Pictures
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Percocet 10/650 MG Tablet (oxycodone and acetaminophen) |
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Vicodin 5/500 Tablet (hydrocodine bitartrate and acetaminophen) |
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Lexapro 20 MG Tablet (escitalopram oxalate) |
Please note that any drugs that show an expired or past expiration date should be discarded.
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