Logging Doses

Version: 0.1.1 | Last Updated: 2026-01-07

Overview

Accurate dose logging is essential for tracking your medication adherence, identifying patterns, and ensuring your safety. CareForMeds makes it easy to record doses as you take them.

Why Log Every Dose?

• Track adherence - See how consistently you're taking medications
• Identify patterns - Notice if you tend to miss morning or evening doses
• Inform your doctor - Share accurate data at appointments
• Trigger refill reminders - System tracks inventory as you log doses
• Maintain safety - Avoid accidental double-doses

Quick Dose Logging

The fastest way to log a dose:

1. From your Dashboard, find the medication due
2. Click the checkmark button (or "Take" button)
3. Done! The dose is recorded as taken at the current time

Detailed Dose Logging

For more control over the record:

1. Go to the medication's detail page
2. Click Log Dose
3. Fill in the details:
   • Status: Taken, Missed, Skipped
   • Scheduled Time: When it was supposed to be taken
   • Actual Time: When you actually took it (if different)
   • Notes: Any observations (side effects, took with food, etc.)
4. Click Save

Dose Statuses

Logging Past Doses

If you forgot to log a dose earlier:

1. Go to the medication's detail page
2. Click Log Dose
3. Change the Actual Time to when you took it
4. Add a note if helpful: "Logged later - took at breakfast"
5. Click Save

Handling Missed Doses

If you missed a dose:

1. Don't panic - It happens
2. Don't double up - Never take extra without asking your doctor
3. Log it as missed - Be honest for accurate tracking
4. Add a note - Explain why (forgot, felt sick, etc.)
5. Contact provider if critical - For blood thinners, insulin, etc.

Logging from Notifications

When you receive a dose reminder:

1. Tap the notification
2. Select Taken or Snooze
3. If taken, the dose is logged automatically

Dose History

To view your dose history:

1. Go to the medication's detail page
2. Scroll to Dose History
3. View all logged doses with times and notes
4. Filter by date range if needed

Tips for Consistent Logging

• Log immediately - Don't wait until later
• Use reminders - Enable push notifications
• Make it routine - Log right after taking the pill
• Use pill organizers - Physical organizers help with tracking
• Set up caregivers - Family members can help log doses

Common Questions

What if I took a dose but forgot to log it?

Log it later with the correct time. It's better to have a late record than no record.

What if I'm not sure if I took a dose?

Log it as "uncertain" in the notes. Consider using a pill organizer to prevent this in the future.

Can I delete a logged dose?

Yes, go to the dose history and click the delete icon. Only delete if it was logged in error.

What if I take a medication "as needed"?

Log each dose when you take it. This helps track usage patterns.

See Also

• Tracking Adherence - Understand your adherence scores
• Push Notifications - Set up dose reminders
• Adding Medications - Set up your medication schedule