Medication Lookup: Core Features and Principles
When you have a medication on hand but are unsure of its details, the Medication Lookup tool can quickly identify it by uploading an image of the product or entering its approval number. It returns comprehensive information, including the drug name, manufacturer, specifications, ingredients, dosage, adverse reactions, and contraindications. This tool processes physical medication images or approval numbers issued by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) to output structured drug data details.
Why Choose Our Medication Lookup?
- Supports dual-method querying: Automatically identify drugs by uploading an image, or perform a precise search using an approval number or drug ID.
- Provides over 20 key information fields: Covers essential medication data such as ingredients, indications, contraindications, storage conditions, and reference prices.
- Built-in image preprocessing: Supports resizing or aspect ratio scaling to improve image recognition success rates and query efficiency.
Tool Tutorial
- Click the upload area and select a medication image (PNG or JPG format, ≤5MB).
- Optionally adjust the image size or scaling ratio to ensure clarity.
- Enter the approval number (e.g., "国药准字H20080353") or drug ID for a more precise search.
- Click the "Search" button to get results, or use "Reset" to start a new search.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the format of a drug approval number?
A: It typically consists of "国药准字" (National Medicine Approval Word) followed by a combination of letters and numbers, such as H20080353.
Q: What should I do if image recognition fails?
A: Please ensure the image is clear, well-lit, and the medication is prominently featured. If it still fails, we recommend using the approval number search instead.
Important Notes
Do not upload blurry, obscured, or non-medication images. Ensure the approval number is completely accurate. Results are for reference only; please follow your doctor's advice for medication use. The tool does not store user-uploaded images, ensuring your privacy and security.
Technical Notes & Usage Tips
We highly recommend using the approval number search first, as it offers the highest accuracy. Image search is best suited for common medications with clear outer packaging. Typical query example: Entering the approval number "国药准字H20080353" will return the specifications, ingredients, and dosage information for Aspirin Enteric-coated Tablets.
