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Expert: Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi - 4/5/2005


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I found several pills

          1-White-round, 20 on one side,FL and  
scored on the other side.

          2-Dark pink-oblong,PFitzer on one side, 306 on the other side.

          3-Small-yellow, scored on one side, R34 on the other side.

                 Thank-you for any help you can give me.

Answer
Hi Josie,
The pfizer tablet is as follows:

Imprint Code: 306 / PFIZER    
Drug/Strength/Manufacturer: Azithromycin Dihydrate - Zithromax - Pfizer
Description: Red - Film Coated Tablet  

The other tablet is
Imprint Code: R34    
Drug/Strength/Manufacturer: Clonazepam 1mg - Golden State
Description: R - Purepac Logo-Scrolled P With Arm Extensionto Look Like An R - Tablet  

I am sorry I could not identify the Fl 20 tablet.
Regards
Ravi Ghooi

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