prescribing information: imf provides prescribing information for medicines available to be prescribed for patients in ireland. this affords prescribers an easy and quick double check e.g. dose (especially if different for elderly or adolescents/children), suitable for use in certain special populations (a patient with renal or hepatic impairment or in pregnancy). drug interactions (i.e. co-administered drugs if contraindicated or precautions are needed), special precautions (i.e. considerations before or while using the drug), as well as expected adverse events are also included.