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Merck Manual Consumer

Get clear, expert-vetted health information written in everyday language. Empower your caregiving with ad-free, practical explanations of symptoms, treatments, and diagnoses from the world’s most reliable medical reference.

Key Figures

Downloads

13K+

User Rating

4.3/5

Total Ratings

300

Publisher

Merck & Co Inc

Trusted Medical Guidance for Every Family

Access clear, expert-vetted medical information in plain language, designed to help you make informed decisions for your loved ones—completely ad-free.

Jargon-Free Expert Content

Understand thousands of medical conditions with easy-to-read explanations written and regularly updated by 350+ medical professionals.

Visual Learning Tools

Clear the confusion with detailed animations and photos that help you visualize how diseases work and how treatments are administered.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Merck Manual Consumer

How does the Merck Manual Consumer app download process work?

The Merck Manual Consumer app download is a two-step process. First, it downloads the app template, and then it fully downloads the app content. Users must not navigate away until both steps complete.

Who is the Merck Manual Consumer app designed for?

The Merck Manual Consumer app is designed specifically for patients, caregivers, and families. It provides medical information written in everyday language for easy understanding.

Is the Merck Manual Consumer app free to use?

Yes, the Merck Manual Consumer app is free. It does not require registration or a subscription, and it contains no advertisements.

What kind of medical content does the Merck Manual Consumer app provide?

The Merck Manual Consumer app offers explanations for thousands of medical disorders, drug information, photos, illustrations, animations, and interactive quizzes. It also includes medical news, commentary, editorials, self-assessments, and podcasts.

Does the Merck Manual Consumer app require internet access for all features?

No, some features of the Merck Manual Consumer app, such as interactive quizzes, medical news and commentary, editorials, self-assessments, and medical podcasts, require internet access.

In which regions is the Merck Manual Consumer mobile application available?

The Merck Manual Consumer mobile application is intended for use only in the United States, its territories, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

How often is the medical information updated in the Merck Manual Consumer app?

The health and medical information in the Merck Manual Consumer app is written and updated regularly by more than 350 medical experts.

How can users search for medical topics within the Merck Manual Consumer app?

Users can search for medical topics in the Merck Manual Consumer app by symptom, diagnosis, or treatment. All content is written in easy-to-understand language.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

App Store

Screenshots

Merck Manual Consumer - Home screen of the Merck Manual Consumer app showing a search bar and various medical resource icons — Home screen of the Merck Manual Consumer app showing a search bar and various medical resource icons

Merck Manual Consumer - A mobile phone displaying a medical knowledge quiz about chronic kidney disease in the Merck Manual Consumer app — A mobile phone displaying a medical knowledge quiz about chronic kidney disease in the Merck Manual Consumer app

Merck Manual Consumer - Merck Manual Consumer app interface showing a list of searchable medical topics including cancer and childrens health — Merck Manual Consumer app interface showing a list of searchable medical topics including cancer and childrens health

Merck Manual Consumer - Smartphone screen of the Merck Manual Consumer app showing a medical article about asthma in children including symptoms and triggers. — Smartphone screen of the Merck Manual Consumer app showing a medical article about asthma in children including symptoms and triggers.

Merck Manual Consumer - Smartphone screen showing a medical animation of an angioplasty procedure in the Merck Manual Consumer app — Smartphone screen showing a medical animation of an angioplasty procedure in the Merck Manual Consumer app

Description

SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT DOWNLOAD *** Downloading this app is a 2-step process: the first step is a download of the app template, and the second step is a full download of app content. Please do not navigate away from the app until both steps have been completed. *** Developed especially for patients, caregivers, and families, this version of the Merck Manual medical information app is created just for you. Now with many new features and enhancements, the Merck Manual Consumer app is written in everyday language. This Consumer Version provides clear, practical explanations for thousands of medical disorders, including symptoms and what doctors do to diagnose and treat medical conditions. The trusted Merck Manual Consumer medical information app for on-the-go reference offers: • Health and medical information written and updated regularly by more than 350 medical experts • Topics searchable by symptom, diagnosis or treatment, all written in easy-to-understand language • Photos and Illustrations on thousands of disorders and diseases • Animations that visually demonstrate diseases and treatments • Interactive Quizzes* to test knowledge on health topics--scores can be posted on Twitter • Drug and Medicine Information • Medical News and Commentary* covering the most current and important health topics • Editorials* written by top medical experts • Self-assessments* to check your health and fitness levels • Medical Podcasts* debunking medical myths from acclaimed doctors across the country *Internet access needed. About Merck Manuals Our mission is simple: We believe that health information is a universal right and that every person is entitled to accurate, accessible and usable medical information. We have a responsibility to protect, preserve and share the best current medical information to enable more informed decisions, enhance relationships between patients and professionals, and improve health care outcomes around the world. That’s why we are making the Merck Manuals available for free in digital form to professionals and patients around the world. No registration or subscription required, and no ads. NOND-1179303-0001 04/16 This mobile application is intended for use in the United States, its territories, Puerto Rico, and Canada only. For more information please read the End User License Agreement at https://www.merck.com/policy/terms-of-use/merck-apps-home.html. For more information about our privacy practices, please see our privacy commitment at https://www.msdprivacy.com To report an adverse event with a specific Merck product, please call the Merck National Service Center at 1-800-672-6372. For questions or help with the app, please contact merckmanualsinfo@merck.com