Recognizing Medication Tampering Over-the-counter and
nonprescription medicines are packaged so you can easily notice
signs of tampering. Improved packaging includes the use of
special wrappers, seals or caps on the outer and/or inner
containers, or sealing each dose in its own pouch. Even so, no
packaging system is completely safe, so it's important that you
check for signs of tampering whenever you buy or use a medicine.
The following guidelines can help you detect possible signs of
tampering. How easy to tamper? When buying a drug product, ask
yourself: Would it be easy for someone to tamper with this
product? Will I be able to determine whether this product has
been tampered with? Inspect the outer packaging of the product
before you buy it. After you buy it, check the inner packaging
as soon as possible. Never take medicine if you are not alert or
can't see clearly. Turn on the light; don't take medicine in the
dark. Look at the label and the medicine every time you take it.
If the medicine has a protect