# e-Nurse

> Medication reminder and tracker with QR code support. (iPhone/iPad app by HIROFUMI MARUO.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-nurse/id838752553 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HIROFUMI MARUO](https://appshunter.io/developer/667820705)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Medical
- Price: $0.99
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2014-03-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-nurse/id838752553/reviews.md

## What is e?

This application program let you know the dosage times by three continuous chimes. The dosage notification works even in the back ground.
This app supports some QR codes for electronic medication records (JAHIS).

Your medication will be recorded when you tap the blinking button after medication.
You can see your medication history by tapping the 'History' button. Old history is automatically deleted after three months.
 
Soon after having downloaded the app, medicine samples of ‘Morning before meal’, ‘Noon after meal’ and ‘Before bedtime’ are displayed on a time table for example usage.
The chime rings to urge you to take medicine if the dosage times are things of the past already. The blink stops if you tap blinking buttons. Tapping upper right 'Setting' button on the screen to move to setting times screen, you can change the dosage times and add new dosage timings such as 'Morning after meal' or clear dosage timing.

How to set dosage timing.
 - move to operation selection screen by tapping 'Setting' button in the upper right corner on the initial screen.
(1) How to set dosage timing from QR code
- Tap the "Register medication timing by scanning QR code" button to move to the QR code scanning screen.
- Scan all available QR codes. Once scanning is complete, the QR code will be surrounded by a green frame, and the "Number of scanned QR codes" will be displayed. Confirm that all QR codes have been scanned.
- Tap the "Scanning Complete" button to automatically set some of the QR code content as medication timing.
The following Japanese medication instruction phrases can be interpreted by this app: 
"Breakfast," "Lunch," "Dinner," "Every Meal"
"Before Meals," "After Meals," "x Times a Day"

- move to 'Setting' screen by tapping 'Register/Update the dosage schedule' button.
   (2) Updating dosage time
       By tapping the line of medication item, you can move to 'set timer' screen and update the dosage time by the wheel.  
   (3) Resister a new medication item
       By tapping the plus icon in the upper right corner, you can move to 'set timer' screen and resist a new medication item.
       The following are the categories of the medication item. 
   In the morning: before meal, just before meal, just after meal, after meal, between meals (morning and noon)
   At noon: before meal, just before meal, just after meal, after meal, between meals (noon and evening)
   In the evening: before meal, just before meal, just after meal, after meal, before bedtime  
   Regular Interval: every one hour, every two hours, - - - , every twelve hours

How to associate the photo of medicines with the dosage timing.
 - You can associate photos of medicine with dosage timings which were set above.
 - Tap the top right 'Medicine' button on the 'Time' screen.
 - In the photo selection screen, when you tap the 'Select' button and select pictures on the screen and then tap the 'Done' button, the photos can be associated with the dosage timing.
   Multiple Photos can be selected at a time.

** If you want to mute the chime, you should set one of the following. 
 - Clear all dosage timings. (Medicine notification vanish) 
 - In Settings app with iPhone, tap "Do Not Disturb" and enable “Manual” or “Scheduled”.While iPhone is locked state, alerts will be silenced and moon icon will appear in the status bar.
 - Pressing and holding the power button with iPhone and turn off the power. 

[Note] 
  - It does not guarantee reliably sounding chimes at specific times at any time in any case.  
  - If you do not start the app for more than a day, chimes will be silenced. When you start the app, the chimes begin to sound.
  - We are not able to compensate for any damages or losses by any reason.

## Key features

- Timed medication dosage notifications
- Background notification support
- QR code scanning for medication records
- Medication history logging
- Customizable dosage times
- Photo association with medications

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-nurse/id838752553/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 写真をのせようとすると落ちます

*2015-09-21*

あいふぉん６なのですが。

簡単なアプリケーションで有料
なのにこの性能は酷いですね
星０って感じです

### 2/5 — バグがある！なおしてください！

*2015-01-14*

設定した時間にアラームが鳴るので便利ですが、薬の写真が選択できないのと
アラーム履歴を削除しようとすると落ちる！早急になおしてほしい！

**Developer response:** 新バージョンでお試しください。

### 5/5 — おしめ交換

*2014-12-11*

私は孫のおしめ交換時間の補助に使っています

## Frequently asked questions about e

### How does e-Nurse remind me to take my medication?

e-Nurse uses three continuous chimes to notify you of dosage times. These notifications work even when the app is running in the background, ensuring you don't miss a dose.

### Can e-Nurse import medication information?

Yes, e-Nurse supports QR codes for electronic medication records (JAHIS). You can scan these codes to automatically register medication timing and details.

### How do I record that I've taken my medicine?

After taking your medication, simply tap the blinking button within the app to record it. This action logs your medication intake, which can be reviewed in the history section.

### What happens to my old medication history in e-Nurse?

Old medication history is automatically deleted after three months to manage storage. You can view your recent medication history by tapping the 'History' button.

### Can I customize the medication schedule in e-Nurse?

Absolutely. You can change existing dosage times or add new ones, such as 'Morning after meal' or specific intervals like 'every two hours', through the 'Setting' screen.

### Does e-Nurse have ads?

No, e-Nurse does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it provides an ad-free experience for users.

### What devices does e-Nurse support?

Currently, e-Nurse is supported on iPhone devices. The app was last updated on April 24, 2026, with version 2.0.

### What is the price of e-Nurse?

e-Nurse is available for a one-time purchase of $0.99. This price grants you access to all its features without any subscriptions or in-app purchases.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-04-24

- Scanning a QR code will now automatically set medication timing.
(Supports some QR codes for electronic medication records (JAHIS))
- Tapping a medication image on the initial screen will now display a larger image in a pop-up window.
- When taking a photo of medication after setting medication timing with a QR code, suggested medication names will now be displayed.
- The history screen has been made more detailed.

### 1.8 — 2023-02-19

Now supports the latest iOS.

### 1.7 — 2019-10-18

- Compatible with the latest iOS 1.3.
- The comment explaining about the sample is displayed only at the beginning.

### 1.6 — 2016-09-19

- The setting operation is divided into two,  one is to register/update the dosage schedule and other is to register/update the medicine photos.

### 1.5 — 2015-09-30

- Supporting iOS 9.

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