Tablet Imprint Finder

Search the letters or numbers stamped on a tablet to see which official product they belong to.

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What this tool does

The Tablet Imprint Finder searches official manufacturer product descriptions (U.S. FDA labels via openFDA) for the letters and numbers stamped on a tablet or capsule, showing which product the imprint belongs to and the official description of colour, shape and markings.

Source: openFDA drug labels (U.S. products). Locally made versions may carry different imprints. A matching imprint does not prove a tablet is genuine.

How to use it

1
Read the imprint
Use good light; note letters and numbers on both sides.
2
Search one side first
Type the clearest side, e.g. 'VLE 155'.
3
Compare the description
Check colour, shape and coating match your tablet.
4
Open the official label
DailyMed links show full labels and often pack photos.

Coverage

openFDA covers products marketed in the United States, including many multinational brands also sold in Pakistan. Locally manufactured versions may carry different imprints, so no match is not evidence of a fake.

Using it with other checks

An imprint that matches a different medicine from the one on the pack is a strong warning sign. Combine with the batch alert check and the pack checklist.