A flag for labeling drugs or medications provided in a medication cup, for
use in the operating room, has a cup section with an adhesive back
surface peelably attached to a backing sheet. A flag section is attached
to the cup section of the flag at a bend line. A flag strip also having
an adhesive back surface is supplied on the backing sheet. Multiple flags
of different colors are preferably provided in a kit. A flag is attached
to each cup. The flag section is labeled with a marker or a preprinted
label, to indicate the content of the cup. The flag section is folded
down so that it partially overlies the open top end of the cup. The
syringe strip is adhered to a syringe used to draw medication out of the
cup for administration to the patient. The flag and syringe strip provide
a visual link or connection between each syringe and the contents of each
cup. The risk of administering the wrong drug to a patient is reduced.