You probably did not know that your iPhone is much more than just a gadget for games and apps. With the iPhone Health app, medication can be logged, reminders set and all the necessary information can be shared.

Of course, this is possible in iOS 18.

Why the iPhone Health App is Suitable for Tracking Medication?

How to Track Medications and Monitor Health Data

Often people have a very tight working schedule and handling medications, vitamins, and supplements needs a job. One of the most convenient remedies and almost a non-effort is the Health app on your iPhone since you can keep track of, document, and even set your correct dosages on time.

How to Add and Schedule Medications in the Health App

Setting up your medication tracking is quick and hassle-free:

Access the Health App

1. Open the Health app on your iPhone.
2. Tap Browse at the bottom and select Medications.
3. Add Your Medication
4. Tap Add a Medication to get started.
5. Please enter the name of your medication by typing it or using your camera to scan the label (available in the U.S.).
6. Choose the type of medication, strength, and schedule.

Customize the Details

1. Select the pill shape and colors for easy identification.
2. Set reminders about when to take your medication, including cyclical schedules or specific days.
3. Save Your Schedule
4. Tap Done when you have filled out all the information.

Enable Follow-Up Reminders and Critical Alerts

Never miss a dose with personalized notifications:

Enable Follow-Up Reminders

1. If you fail to log a scheduled dose, the app will remind you 30 minutes later
2. Open the Health app.
3. Tap Options under Medications, then toggle Follow-Up Reminders.

Enable Critical Alerts

1. Critical alerts override focus modes and muted settings.
2. Tap Critical Alerts under the notification settings for each medication.

How to Log and Manage Medications

Logging doses and managing your schedule is simple:

Logging Scheduled Doses

1. Tapping the reminder or using the app from the view menu, medicate.
2. Choosing Taken or Skipped for all medications

Logging Unscheduled Doses

1. Tap as needed medications; mark those taken
2. Edit or update details
3. Modify your schedules and medication information: tap any medication under Your Medications and then tap Edit.
4. Archive and delete medications whenever necessary.

Sharing Your Medication List Is the way to better care

The Health app lets you share your medication list with loved ones or healthcare providers:

1. Share via PDF
2. Tap Export PDF under the Medications section and choose a sharing option to export your list as a PDF.

Real-Time Sharing

Share your list with a loved one directly from the app. Add new medications to the shared list as you update it.

Tips for Seamless Medication Tracking

Use Siri for Quick Logs

• Log medications hands-free by saying, "Log my 8 PM medications as taken."

Sync Across Devices

• Make sure all of your Apple devices are signed in with the same account and updated to the latest iOS version for seamless syncing.

Review Your History

• Check past doses by tapping on a medication in the Browse > Medications section.

Take Charge of Your Health Today

You can simplify your routine, be consistent, and ensure better health management by using the iPhone Health app's medication tracking features.

Track your medications today and see the difference.