Add a medication
Create a medication entry, add the name, the amount you usually take, and the timing schedule you want NextDose to follow.
The app uses the timing information you enter. If the schedule is entered incorrectly, edit the medication so future timing is based on the corrected details.
Log a dose
When a dose is taken, log it in the app. NextDose records that event and updates the next available time using the medication schedule on that entry.
If the wrong time or amount is entered, edit the medication or remove the incorrect record if the app offers that action in the current build.
How reminders work
NextDose uses local notifications on the iPhone when the user enables them. Notification timing is based on the medication schedule and the logs stored on that device.
If notifications are turned off in iPhone settings, Focus modes are active, or notification permissions were denied, reminders may not appear.
How Siri shortcuts work
Supported Siri shortcuts can help users check whether a medication is ready and log a dose more quickly. Siri responses depend on the medication data and history stored in the app on that iPhone.