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Photo.
Take a picture of the pill with your camera, or upload one from your library.
Smart Pill ID
Identify a pill by picture.
Take a photo of a pill or upload one you have. Review the match, then check interactions and clinical details. Free on iPhone and Android.
For information only. Confirm with a pharmacist, doctor, or the label before taking any medication.
How it works
Scan. Match. Review.
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Match.
Review the possible matches. Confirm the name, strength, color, and imprint against the pill in your hand.
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Review.
Read what the medication is for, check interactions and side effects, and save it for later.
Photo identifier
Take a picture. Get the name.
Point the camera at a tablet or capsule and Smart Pill ID reads the imprint and color to find possible matches, with the best match flagged. No camera handy? Upload a photo from your library instead.
You can also search by imprint code, or scan the barcode on the box. Built for U.S. prescription pills.
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Understand your prescription
Built to be read.
See the pill next to its brand and generic name, then a plain-language overview of what it treats and how it works. Medication class, availability, strength, and dosage form are listed right below.
Overview, Uses, Side Effects, and Precautions tabs keep everything about a medication in one place.
Drug interactions
Check before you take it.
Search any medication to see possible interactions with other drugs and supplements, sorted by severity: none, moderate, or severe. Each one comes with a description, so you know what to ask your pharmacist about.
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Clinical information
The full label, organized.
Clinical pharmacology, drug interactions, dosage and administration, presentation, contraindications. Every section of the label is a tap away, along with the patient leaflet and documents, and you can save a pill to come back to it later.
Reviews
What people say.
- 5 stars. A lot of my pills look the same and I never know which is which. Downloaded this to help me look them up, and so far this has been great. App Store user.
- 5 stars. This is a safe way to check that a change in pill shape is the same medicine and dose you need. Play Store user.
- 5 stars. Had a few mystery pills lying around. It found most of them automatically. The last one was found with the manual search. App Store user.
- 5 stars. The photo feature is just way too easy as a way of identifying pills. App Store user.
- 5 stars. I downloaded the app and chose to take pictures. Easy peasy. Play Store user.
- 5 stars. This is an excellent app. Would recommend it. A great source of information. App Store user.
- 5 stars. No other app or website could identify the pill. This app found it immediately. Play Store user.
- 5 stars. Photo scans are thoroughly researched, and you can see the matches yourself. App Store user.
- 5 stars. Love the camera to help identify medication. It's very helpful. Play Store user.
- 5 stars. Great app to determine a mystery tablet. App Store user.
- 5 stars. Identifies accurately and pretty quickly. Very satisfied. Play Store user.
- 5 stars. Helps me identify what is what in a snap of a pic. App Store user.
- 5 stars. Found out what pill it was. Quickly and easily. Play Store user.
- 5 stars. Great app. Quick and simple. App Store user.
- 5 stars. It was the only app that could identify the pill I found correctly. Play Store user.
- 5 stars. Thumbs up. Handy to have. App Store user.
Common questions.
Can I take a picture of a pill to identify it?
Yes. Open Smart Pill ID, take a photo or choose one from your library, then review the possible match. Confirm with a pharmacist, doctor, or the label before taking any medication.
Is Smart Pill ID free?
Yes. Smart Pill ID is free to download on the App Store and Google Play for iPhone and Android.
Can I upload a photo instead of using the camera?
Yes. Take a new picture or choose a photo you already have on your phone.
Can I identify a pill by imprint code instead of a photo?
Yes. If a photo is not an option, search by the imprint printed on the tablet or capsule along with details like color and shape. You can also scan the barcode on branded packaging.
Does Smart Pill ID show drug interactions?
Yes. Search a medication to see possible interactions with other drugs and supplements, each with a plain-language description.
Does it work outside the United States?
Smart Pill ID is built for U.S. prescription pills. Many medications sold in Canada and other countries share the same imprints, but results outside the U.S. may be incomplete. Always confirm with a pharmacist.
Is there a website version, or only an app?
Smart Pill ID is an app for iPhone and Android. Download it free, then take a photo or upload one from your library to identify a pill.
Can Smart Pill ID replace a pharmacist or doctor?
No. Smart Pill ID is for information only. Always confirm a pill with your pharmacist, doctor, or the medication label before taking it.
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The smarter way to identify pills. Free on iPhone and Android.
