Guide
Set a one-time date and time reminder
Need a reminder for one dose - not a weekly cycle? Turn One-time on in Add Medicine, tap Select Date and Time, then Save.
Turn One-time on in Add Medicine
- On the Meds list, tap + to open Add Medicine (empty-state copy may say New Med).
- Turn the One-time switch on. Instead of Schedule days, you set one date and time.
- Tap Select Date and Time and pick the date and time. Confirm the Date and Time preview shows what you chose.
- Optional: add a Description and a photo (Take a Photo) so you recognize the entry later.
- Tap Save.
No list yet? Start with how to set a medication reminder on Android. Need weekdays that repeat instead? See the weekly medication schedule guide (leave One-time off).
When you get a reminder, you may see Taken, +5m, and +10m. More on those actions: medication reminder snooze.
Change one-time to repeating later
Open the medicine, tap Edit Medicine, turn One-time off, set Schedule days and times, then Save. You can also flip the other way - turn One-time on again and pick a new date and time.
Limitations
- This is phone setup only - not dosing advice.
- Set the date and time before you save. A past date and time will not set a reminder for later.
- Battery saving or turned-off notifications can affect whether a reminder arrives at all.
- After a miss, check your leaflet or ask a pharmacist or clinician - do not invent catch-up rules.
Smart Meds Reminder is a medication reminder and log. It is not medical advice and does not replace a qualified clinician or pharmacist.
FAQ
Is one-time different from a weekly repeating schedule?
Yes. One-time is a single date and time. A weekly cycle uses Schedule days and repeating clock times - see weekly medication schedule.
Can I change a one-time reminder to weekly later?
Yes. In Edit Medicine, turn One-time off, then set the repeating days and times.
What can I do when I get the reminder?
From the notification you can mark Taken or postpone with +5m or +10m. Details: medication reminder snooze.