Health Profile

Setting Up Medication & Supplement Reminders

Learn how to create customized, recurring reminders to never miss a dose of your medications or supplements.

Never miss a dose again. You can create customized, recurring reminders for any medication or supplement you've added to your profile.

Accessing Reminder Settings

Step 1: From the Profile tab, tap on "Medications" or "Supplements"

Step 2: Select the item for which you want to set a reminder

Step 3: On the detail screen, find the "Reminder" section

Step 4: Tap "Add Reminder" (or "Edit Reminder" if one exists)

Configuring Your Reminder

Enable Reminders

Step 1: Make sure the "Enable Reminders" toggle is switched on

What it does:

Activates notifications for this medication/supplement
Shows reminders at specified times
Appears on Home screen when due
Sends push notifications (if enabled)

Adding Times

Step 1: Tap "Add Time" to set when you want to be reminded

Step 2: Use the time picker to select the hour and minute

Step 3: Tap "Done" or "Save"

Step 4: Repeat to add multiple times if needed

Multiple Daily Doses

For medications taken multiple times per day:

Add a separate time for each dose
Example: 8:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 8:00 PM
Each time creates an independent reminder

Common schedules:

Once daily: One time (e.g., 8:00 AM)
Twice daily: Two times (e.g., 8:00 AM, 8:00 PM)
Three times daily: Three times (e.g., 8:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 8:00 PM)
Four times daily: Four times (e.g., 8:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 8:00 PM)

Setting Repeat Days

Step 1: Find the "Repeat" section

Step 2: Tap on the days of the week the reminder should be active

Step 3: Selected days will be highlighted

Default: Every day is selected

Common Repeat Patterns

Daily medications:

Select all 7 days
Every day without exception

Weekday only:

Monday through Friday
Useful for work-related schedules

Alternate days:

Mon, Wed, Fri
Or Tue, Thu, Sat
For less frequent medications

Weekend medications:

Saturday and Sunday only
Different schedule on days off

Custom patterns:

Any combination of days
Match your specific schedule
Adjust as life changes

Editing Existing Reminders

Step 1: Go to the medication/supplement detail screen

Step 2: Tap on the existing reminder in the "Reminder" section

Step 3: Modify any settings:

Add or remove times
Change specific times
Adjust repeat days
Enable or disable entirely

Step 4: Changes save automatically

Deleting Reminders

Remove All Reminders for an Item

Step 1: Open the reminder settings

Step 2: Toggle "Enable Reminders" to off

Result: All reminders for this item are disabled

Remove Specific Times

Step 1: Open the reminder settings

Step 2: Swipe left on a specific time

Step 3: Tap "Delete"

Result: That reminder time is removed, others remain

Reminder Notifications

How You'll Be Notified

Push notification:

Alert on your lock screen
Shows medication/supplement name
Includes dose instructions
Can be tapped to open app

Home screen widget (iOS only):

Displays upcoming and overdue reminders
Quick view without opening app
Shows next scheduled dose
Android home screen widgets are on the roadmap but not yet available

In-app alerts:

Reminder card on Home tab
Mark as taken or skip
Snooze option available

Notification Settings

On iPhone:

Step 1: Go to iPhone Settings

Step 2: Scroll to Sunu

Step 3: Tap Notifications

Step 4: Configure allow notifications, banner style, sound, badges, lock screen appearance, and preview visibility.

On Android:

Step 1: Open Settings → Apps → Sunu

Step 2: Tap Notifications

Step 3: Ensure notifications are enabled and configure per-channel (Water, Medication, Check-in, Supplement) settings as desired.

Marking Doses as Taken

When Reminder Appears

Option 1: Mark as Taken

Tap the notification
Tap "Taken" in the app
Logs the dose with current timestamp

Option 2: Skip

Swipe away notification
Or tap "Skip" in app
Reminder dismissed for this occurrence

Option 3: Snooze

Delay reminder for 15-30 minutes
Returns later
Useful if you can't take it immediately

Viewing Dose History

Step 1: Go to medication/supplement detail screen

Step 2: Scroll to "Log History" section

Step 3: View all recorded doses:

Date and time taken
How it was logged (reminder vs. manual)
Any notes added

Best Practices

Timing Your Reminders

Consider:

Your daily routine
Food requirements (with/without meals)
Sleep schedule
Work schedule
Other medications

Tips:

Set time you'll consistently be available
Account for meal times if needed
Avoid times when busy or out
Space out multiple medications
Consider morning vs. evening effectiveness

Building the Habit

Start strong:

Set reminders immediately when starting new medication
Don't rely on memory alone
Be consistent with times
Make it part of daily routine

Pair with activities:

Morning coffee
Breakfast or dinner
Brushing teeth
Going to bed
Leaving for work

Managing Multiple Medications

Organization strategies:

Group medications by timing
Space out to avoid confusion
Use pill organizer alongside app
Check for interactions

Example schedule:

7:00 AM: Morning medications + breakfast
12:00 PM: Afternoon dose + lunch
6:00 PM: Evening dose + dinner
10:00 PM: Bedtime medications

Special Considerations

As-Needed Medications

For PRN medications:

Don't set regular reminders
Log doses manually when taken
Track frequency and patterns
Note why it was needed

Medications with Food

Add notes to reminders:

"Take with food"
"Take on empty stomach"
"Take 30 minutes before eating"

Set timing accordingly:

Align with meal times
Account for food requirements
Adjust if schedule changes

Travel and Time Zones

When traveling:

Adjust reminder times for new time zone
Set temporary schedule if needed
Resume normal schedule when home
Consider medication interactions with jet lag

Troubleshooting

Not Receiving Notifications

Check:

Are notifications enabled for Sunu in your device Settings (iOS or Android)?
Is the reminder toggle switched on in the medication's detail screen?
Are you in Do Not Disturb or Focus mode?
Is ringer volume turned up?
On Android, is the Sunu app exempt from battery optimization?

Solutions:

Enable notifications in Settings
Check Do Not Disturb schedule
Ensure Focus modes allow Sunu
Restart the app

Reminder at Wrong Time

Causes:

Time zone changed
Clock settings incorrect
Reminder time set wrong

Solutions:

Edit reminder time
Check iPhone clock settings
Verify time zone is correct

Missed Reminders

Why it happens:

Phone was off
Do Not Disturb enabled
Notifications cleared
App force quit

How to catch up:

Check Home tab for overdue reminders
Review dose log history
Take missed dose if safe
Consult pharmacist if unsure about timing

Adherence Tracking

Viewing Your Compliance

Check your history:

How many doses marked as taken
Missed dose frequency
Patterns in adherence

Why it matters:

Medication effectiveness
Health outcomes
Doctor discussions
Insurance compliance

Improving Adherence

If you often miss doses:

Set multiple reminder times
Use snooze feature
Pair with daily activities
Set up pill organizer
Ask family member to remind you
Discuss with doctor if too complex

Sharing Reminder Schedule

Export for Caregivers

Step 1: Go to medications list

Step 2: Tap share icon

Step 3: Include reminder schedule in export

Use cases:

Family caregiver management
Professional home care
Spouse or partner awareness
Emergency contacts

💊 Medication Safety

Reminders are helpful tools but don't replace proper medication management. Always follow your healthcare provider's instructions. If you miss a dose, don't double up without consulting your pharmacist or doctor. Some medications require specific timing and spacing.

⏰ Pro Tip

Set your medication reminder 5-10 minutes before the actual time you need to take it. This gives you a buffer to gather the medication, get water, and take it without feeling rushed. You can mark it as taken once you've actually taken it.