Quick answer
- Pending means attention is still needed.
- Taken confirms the dose was logged.
- Progress shows how much of today is complete.
App Screenshot
Dose Tracking screen
Read the care plan, progress card, pending state, and taken history without extra mental effort.
Daily Use
When this matters
This topic matters when a user wants one less thing to remember and a simple way to confirm that care happened.
- Use it when starting a new medication routine.
- Use it when notifications need to be clearer or gentler.
- Use it when you want confidence without opening a complicated tracker.
Examples
Three common scenarios
These examples map the support topic to everyday medication, vitamin, and routine tracking situations.
Example 1
Before bed
Review the Taken section to make sure the evening medicine was logged.
Example 2
Midday check
Look for any pending item before starting the next part of the day.
Example 3
Weekly rhythm
Use the progress card as a quick habit signal instead of opening every medication detail.
Common mistakes
What throws people off
- Treating pending as completed.
- Ignoring the Taken section after a busy day.
- Changing reminder times without checking today's care plan.
Related guides
FAQ
Short answers
Can I use PillBeacon for vitamins as well as medicine?
Yes. The app language and setup flow work for vitamins, supplements, birth control, and daily medications.
What if reminders do not appear?
Check iOS notification permission for PillBeacon, then confirm the reminder time inside the app.
Should I include private medical details in support emails?
Only include what is necessary to understand the app issue. Device, iOS version, and a short description are usually enough.