pill

A pill emoji, commonly representing medicine, health, or drugs.

basic_info

Unicode

U+1F48A

Version

Emoji 0.6

Platform Meanings

Apple

On Apple devices, the 💊 emoji appears as a white capsule with a blue band, symbolizing prescription medication or general healthcare.

Google

Google's version shows a red and white capsule, often used to denote taking medicine or discussing health-related topics.

Twitter

Twitter displays the 💊 as a red-and-white pill, frequently used in contexts related to illness, treatment, or sometimes recreational drug references.

Unicode Official

The Unicode Consortium defines this emoji as 'Pill', intended to represent medicinal capsules or pharmaceuticals.

Introduction

The 💊 emoji depicts a capsule-shaped pill and is primarily used to represent medicine, health care, or the act of taking medication. It commonly appears in conversations about illness, recovery, doctor visits, or reminders to take prescribed drugs. While its primary connotation is medical, it can also be used metaphorically—such as 'take your medicine' in a figurative sense—or, in some contexts, to allude to recreational or illicit drug use, depending on tone and surrounding content. Users should be mindful of context when employing this emoji, as interpretations may vary across audiences. It was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015.

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What is Emoji?

Emoji are pictographic symbols originating from Japan that have become a universal digital language. They can be used across various platforms and applications to express emotions, objects, activities, and concepts. The Unicode standard defines thousands of emoji and continues to expand.

Last Updated: 2026-06-04✓ Expert Verified