--- title: Search for Words In a Specific Section of the SmPC description: "  The emc allows you to search for words or phrases that are present or absent in one or more sections of the SmPC. 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This allows you to answer questions like: - Are there any paracetamol tablets that do not contain lactose? - Which drugs are licensed to treat rheumatoid arthritis? - Are there any treatments for hypertension (high blood pressure) that do not cause a particular side effect? ### **To search by SmPC section:** ![](https://support.datapharm.com/hubfs/image-png-Feb-14-2023-03-45-16-9234-PM.png)   Click on advanced search next to the main search box At the top of the screen, select the "By SmPC section" tab     ![](https://support.datapharm.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Feb-14-2023-03-44-14-3319-PM.png?width=352&height=65&name=image-png-Feb-14-2023-03-44-14-3319-PM.png)Use the drop-down list to choose the section of the SmPC you want to search.        ![](https://support.datapharm.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Feb-10-2023-05-19-41-3682-PM.png?width=232&height=51&name=image-png-Feb-10-2023-05-19-41-3682-PM.png)Choose either contains (the word or phrase is in the SmPC section) or does not contain (the word or phrase is not in the SmPC section)     ![](https://support.datapharm.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Feb-10-2023-05-23-08-6749-PM.png?width=612&height=80&name=image-png-Feb-10-2023-05-23-08-6749-PM.png) Type in your search word or words Make sure to follow the instructions below for how to link words and phrases   ![](https://support.datapharm.com/hubfs/image-png-Feb-14-2023-03-51-04-1744-PM.png) Click add and repeat the steps to build your search   ![](https://support.datapharm.com/hubfs/image-png-Feb-14-2023-03-52-11-2300-PM.png)When ready, click search You can edit or delete a search entry if you need to using the "Reset" button     For more information on Advanced Searches, see **[Advanced Search - Search by SmPC Section](https://support.datapharm.com/knowledge/advanced-search-search-by-smpc-section?hsLang=en)**     **Top Tips** ✅ - Each SmPC section can only be selected once. Multiple search terms can be added for each search section and can be combined with "and", "or", & "not". - Search by section does not search for synonyms, so 'heart' will not find cardiac. 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