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Medication adherence is a critical factor in patient healthcare management, particularly for elderly individuals and patients with chronic illnesses. Forgetting or missing prescribed doses often leads to severe health complications and reduced treatment effectiveness. To address this challenge, this paper proposes an IoT-based Smart Medicine Dispenser with Alerts and Reminders designed to automate pill dispensing and enhance medication compliance. The system integrates an Arduino Uno for controlling the dispensing mechanism, servo motors for automated pill release, an RTC (Real-Time Clock) for scheduling, and a 16x2 LCD display to provide real-time information. Alert mechanisms using a buzzer and LED notify patients at the scheduled time, while the ESP32 module ensures IoT connectivity, enabling remote monitoring and notifications via cloud platforms. The proposed system ensures accurate and timely dispensing of medicines, minimizes human error, and improves reliability in patient care. Experimental results demonstrate effective dispensing accuracy, prompt reminders, and successful IoT integration for remote alerts, making the system suitable for home healthcare and hospital environments.