Use this tool whenever you start a new medication or refill a prescription — even generic versions can differ in inactive ingredients.
How it works:
- Enter a drug name – Rx or OTC
- Enter the manufacturer name, if available.
- PillParser retrieves the data from FDA drug labeling (openFDA) and reports the ingredients.
Enter the name of any prescription or over-the-counter medication to reveal its active and inactive ingredients, dosage forms, and potential allergen alerts.
To keep PillParser free, anonymous scans are limited.
PillParser helps you review listed ingredients.
RxAllergyScan allows users to compare medications against their personal allergen profile.
Note: PillParser is for informational purposes only. Always confirm ingredient details with your pharmacist or healthcare provider.
Drug Recall Alerts
Medication recalls are issued when a drug may pose a safety, quality, or labeling concern. These issues can include contamination, incorrect potency, packaging defects, or undeclared ingredients. While not every package or lot may be affected, recall announcements help patients and healthcare professionals identify potential risks quickly. PillParser aggregates publicly available FDA recall notices to make them easier to review and track. If you believe a medication you are using may be involved in a recall, always consult the official FDA notice and speak with your pharmacist or healthcare provider.
