A dosette box is a plastic tray with small compartments to organise your medicines, helping you to take the correct medication at the correct times. A pharmacist may provide you with a dosette box if you have a complicated medication regime. Dosette boxes are also great for anyone who struggles to open child-proof medication bottles or for those caring for a loved one who requires regular medication. Furthermore, dosette boxes can be particularly beneficial for individuals receiving homecare, ensuring they adhere to their prescribed medication schedule with ease.
There are different ways of spelling dosette with Google giving various forms. The small plastic tray, used for storing medication, can be referred to as a dosette, dossette, dossete, dosete and dosett.
Dosette is the French term that describes a pod or a capsule (a sealed, single-serving pack of a product). Dosette boxes are also known as trays, blister packs, or multi-compartment compliance aids.
The dosette box clearly labels times of the day and days of the week. It can come as either a plastic tray or a large blister pack. To take the correct medication, simply find the day and time on the dosette box and take it out of the tray or push the blister. The best way to use a dosette box is to integrate it into the person’s daily routine. Keep your dosette box in a prominent location and take your medication at fixed points in the day.
Keeping your medicine organised can reduce the risk of missing prescriptions and medication.
Dosette boxes are not suitable for all medicines. The pharmacist who dispenses your medicines will assess your situation to determine whether you may benefit from a dosette box or other support. The assessment will include asking questions about your medicines, eyesight, ability to open medicines from the container and your memory regarding ordering and taking your medicines.
The Dosette Box service is free of charge and is available to anyone who is taking 4 or more NHS repeat prescriptions. Many pharmacies offer a Monitored Dosage System (MDS), a method of dispensing medication that allows you to keep track of what medicines you need to take. They supply this to the patient weekly or as specified by the prescriber. Having your medicine dispensed through an MDS will make medication management much easier for you, your carers, or anyone else who helps you with your medication.
Dosette boxes are not always available for free on the NHS and they are not suitable for every type of medicine. You should contact your pharmacist for further information on whether having one would be suitable for you.
As we get older, many of us will find ourselves having to take regular medication for long-term health issues. Using simple organisation tools, you can stay on top of your daily routine and ensure you take your medication safely.
At Cavendish Homecare, our carer and nurses can help your loved ones with everyday activities such as taking the correct dosages of medication. Email us directly at info@cavendishhomecare.com or call us on 020 3008 5210 to learn more about our private homecare services. Alternatively, you can learn more about us, our services, browse our Frequently Asked Questions or view our range of case studies from some very appreciative customers.
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