The Reason Pill Bottles Are Orange

general principle can be seen in other products. Some foods and beverages are stored in darker containers because the packaging helps limit light exposure. Certain laboratory chemicals are also kept in dark or amber containers when light could affect them.

The amber prescription bottle follows the same basic idea: control the environment around the product to help preserve its quality.

Why You Should Still Follow the Storage Instructions

It would be easy to look at an amber bottle and assume that it means you can store your medication anywhere.

That

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