The Reason Pill Bottles Are Orange

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The bottle provides a degree of protection, but it does not replace proper storage. A prescription may have specific instructions about temperature, moisture, light, or other conditions.

For example, keeping medication in a hot car or a humid location may expose it to conditions that the bottle was never designed to completely prevent.

The safest approach is always to follow the storage instructions that came with the medication. If you are uncertain about how a particular medicine should be stored, a pharmacist can provide guidance.

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