When I’m thinking about potential “comedy goldmines,” (which is something I do think about on a daily basis), “prescription drug labels” isn’t near the top of my list. Well, maybe I should update my list! Because it turns out there are some really funny instructions on people’s medications. Whether they’re caused by a mistype, a miscommunication, or they’re just the work of a particularly playful doctor, I just hope nobody actually followed them.
1. And once you’re dead, go up to two capsules.
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2. Someone needs an anatomy lesson.
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3. Make that two anatomy lessons.
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4. Life really does imitate art!
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5. So reassuring there’s a medication for that.
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6. Some side effects are worse than others.
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7. It’s always good when you need algebra to figure out how many pills to take.
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8. Glad they specified!
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9. Do you even ear vape, bro?
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10. And while I’m on the subject, do you even butt vape, bro?
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11. Van Wilder was having money problems.
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12. And while you’re at it, avoid garlic and crucifixes.
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13. How badly do you want to get rid of that sinus infection?
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14. You’ve heard “Take this pill orally.” You’ve heard “Take this pill rectally.” Well now there’s…
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15. Know what? Just take these however the hell you want.
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16. Pediatrics was a lot different in the 1960’s.
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h/t: Ranker