Leaflets: Download and distribute them; display them in pharmacies, surgeries, clinics and hospitals.

Nicole would like to understand the INN system
The INNis clearer and less confusing
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Three doses of the same drug: too much for Julieta!
Using INN reduces th risk of overdose
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A holiday trip ends in hospital
The INN: one drug, one name, everywhere in the world
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The INN on drug packaging: practical and safe!
Placing INN on drug packaging reduces the risk of error
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Avoiding rechallenge with a contraindicated drug
The INN system helps patients to avoid side effects
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Fewer drugs make for an safer home medicine cabinet
Using INN reduces th risk of confusion
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Leo’s spots: due to a drug
The INN helps to prevent allergic drug reactions
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Identifying the INN on drug packaging
Ask your pharmacist to highlight the INN on your medication packaging
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The generic name is not the same as the INN
The INN is a drug’s true name, a generic is a copy of drug
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Starting treatment without delay
The INN is the only reliable way of identifying a drug
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Non informative brand names sometimes hide combinations of several drugs
With the INN system you know exactly what drug(s)
you’re taking!
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©La revue Prescrire 15 October 2006