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Printable medication log and medication list
Updated October 13, 2026 · By the MedsGuardian team at SimpleApp4U
Print this free two-page template to keep a medication list and a daily dose log for yourself or someone you care for. Fill it in by hand, keep it with your medicines, and bring it to appointments. Use one copy per person.
How to use it
- Page 1, medication list: write down every medicine the person takes, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and supplements. The FDA’s medicine record suggests including products you take only sometimes.
- Page 2, dose log: each time a dose is given, write the date, time, medicine, amount, and who gave it. This helps when more than one adult gives medicine.
- Keep it current: when a doctor changes a medicine, cross out the old line, write the date, and add the new instructions.
- Bring it along: hand the list to your doctor or pharmacist at each visit, and ask them to check it with you.
Tip: in the print dialog, choose “Portrait” and turn off headers and footers for the cleanest result.
Medication list
| Medicine and strength | What it’s for | How much | When / how often | Prescribed by | Started / stopped |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Free template from medsguardian.com · Use one copy per person.
Daily dose log
| Date | Time | Medicine | Amount given | Given by | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Free template from medsguardian.com · Check the log before giving a dose, then record it.
When paper isn’t enough
Paper logs are easy to start, but they don’t remind you when a dose is due, and they’re often at home when you need them. MedsGuardian keeps the same information on your iPhone: medication schedules with reminders, a record of each dose taken or skipped, and a report you can export for appointments. It works for several family members on one iPhone.
Common questions
What should I include on a medication list?
Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and supplements, including ones you take only sometimes. For each, write the name and strength, what it’s for, how much you take, when and how often, and who prescribed it.
How often should I update my medication list?
Update it whenever a medicine is started, stopped, or changed, and review it before each appointment or hospital visit. Cross out stopped medicines and write the date, rather than erasing them.
Can I use one log for several family members?
Use a separate medication list and dose log for each person. Keeping them separate makes it easier to avoid giving a dose to the wrong person or giving a dose twice.
Sources and further reading
This page is general information for organizing care at home. It is not medical advice. Follow the instructions from your doctor, pharmacist, and medication labels, and contact them with questions about a specific medicine or dose.