About Pill Pal
Pill Pal lets you look up what a medication is usually prescribed for, its commonly reported side effects, and recent news about it, in plain English. Information comes from public sources such as the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the FDA.
What you can do
- Search a medicine by brand or generic name.
- Read what it is used for and common side effects.
- See recent news stories that mention the drug.
- Keep a short list of the medicines you take.
Pill Pal is for general information only and is not medical advice. Always follow your doctor's and pharmacist's instructions.
Free, supported by ads
Pill Pal is free to use. There is nothing to buy and no subscription. We keep it free by showing a small number of Google ads. Your entries are stored on your own device unless a feature clearly says otherwise.
Who makes it
Pill Pal is made by Albert Jones as part of Help-Pal, a family of simple, free apps for everyday jobs. We keep them plain and easy to use. See the whole collection at help-pal-apps.com.