Timer-Released Medicine Dispenser

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Med-e-lert Automatic Pill Dispenser has over a dozen features to assist people with dementias such as Alzheimer's, as well as caregivers. The fully-automatic medication-dispenser is simple to use & easy to set up.

The Special Features of Med-e-lert are:

Pills On Time & Under Control
  • Med-e-lert is fully automatic, has a lockable lid and timed release of medication. This means the patient can only gain access to the medication at the correct time thereby avoiding the danger of overdose
  • 4 audio & visual alarms (flashing red l.e.d. on the lid) per day that can be set to the exact times you choose.
  • Easy to set up and simple to use
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  • Medelert remembers your time and alarm settings every day, but they are easily changed at any time 
  • Long duration (30 min's) buzzer sounds continuously & red l.e.d. flashes until pills are dispensed. Both alarms are canceled by tipping the product to dispense the pills.
Large Capacity
  • One week's supply of pills up to four times per day or 2 weeks twice per day, 28 days once a day etc
  • 28 extra large tablet compartments, larger than other similar products can each hold up to 12 aspirin sized pills
  • Non see through safety cover so the patient will not be tempted to try to gain access to the medication before the correct time
  • Removable medication tray for easy loading -spares available. Ask your  pharmacy to fill your Medelert for you
Smart Design

  • Battery operated so you can take Medelert with you when you go out. Batteries included.
  • Low battery alert
  • 3 different alarm tones with excellent level of volume
  • Ideal at home for carers or for use in Care Homes as Medelert reduces the need for personnel to distribute medication 
  • 12 month warranty
  • Size 7.5 inches diameter
  • Spare trays can be purchased with fresh record cards and an extra key

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