Philips medication dispenser, User Manual

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For assistance, call the Support Center at 1-888-632-3261 .
Press the “Early Dose” key . The display will show:
Press “OK .” The display will show:
The time and date displayed should correspond with the next scheduled dose .
It can take up to two minutes for the dispenser to correctly position the cylinders .
Once complete, the medication cup will be dispensed .
The Philips Medication Dispenser will automatically resume its normal operation . If you
want to dispense another early dose, repeat the process above .
NOTE: You may hear a reminder message (e.g., “Don’t forget to take your insulin”)
instead of receiving a medication cup . This is perfectly normal . The dispenser is
progressing through the scheduled medications and messages . Take note of the
message and press the “Early Dose” key again to receive the next early dose .
Frequently Asked Questions
What if the patient is leaving home for an extended period of time?
The dispenser may be taken along . Simply unplug the dispenser and reconnect it in the
new location . Then call the Support Center to reactivate the dispenser .
Why is “System OK” blinking on the display?
A dose has been missed . Please refer to the instructions on page 25 to review the
status of missed doses .
“System OK” is blinking but there is no medication in the missed dose storage bin.
Why?
The missed dose may have been a reminder message, not a cup of medicine . Please
refer to the instructions on page 25 to review the status of missed doses .
Helpful Hint: Use a permanent marker to write the
dose times on the lids and then place the medication
cups in a small carrying bag .
“Yes” will be blinking.