What can I do from a notification?

Posted: 10 May 2026
Author: Chris Winfield-Blum
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On supported devices, dose reminders may offer actions such as:

  • Taken — Record that every medication listed in that reminder was given (if several doses share the same time slot, one tap marks all of them). On iPhone, long-press the notification to see this button; the app may open briefly while the dose is saved.
  • Snooze — Get reminded again after a short delay (for example, ten minutes).
  • Open — Jump into the app for full context.

If you still have not logged a dose about 30 minutes after the first reminder, a follow-up may use a more urgent alert style on iOS (Critical Alerts, when enabled in system settings). You can turn off urgent follow-ups under Settings → Notifications → Urgent follow-up alerts (30 min later).

Timer alerts may offer Re-administer or Open so you land on the right screen to continue care.

Note: Action buttons depend on iOS/Android version and notification settings.


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