Prescription - A written order from a doctor for medication., Dosage - The amount of medicine to be taken at one time or during a day., Frequency - How often a patient should take the medication., Refill - The authorization to get more of the same medicine without a new prescription., Over-the-counter (OTC) - Medicine that can be bought without a prescription., Generic drug - Medication with the same active ingredient as a brand-name drug, but usually cheaper., Brand-name drug - Medication sold under a company’s trademarked name., Side effects - Unintended physical or mental effects caused by a medication., Contraindication - A medical reason why a patient should not take a particular medicine., Compliance / Adherence - Following the prescribed treatment correctly., Tablet - A solid, round form of medication taken by mouth., Capsule - Medication enclosed in a gelatin shell, usually swallowed whole., Syrup - Liquid medication, often sweetened, for oral use., Topical - Medication applied to the skin or surface of the body., Dosage form - The physical form of the drug (tablet, injection, cream, etc.)., Instructions for use - Clear directions given to the patient on how to take the medication.,

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