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A study on use of over-the-counter drugs among 2nd year medical students – A cross-sectional study

National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2022
Background: Over-the-counter (OTC) drug is a medicine that is available without a prescription, and hence also referred to as “nonprescription drug.” The sale of OTC medicines from pharmacies can help individual’s self-manage symptoms.
Pankajkumar Masare, Shrikant Hiremath, Pratibha Omkar, Geetanjali Hiremath   +3 more
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Season of Colds and Flu is in Full Swing: Treating Cough

Педиатрическая фармакология, 2018
Acute cough is a common symptom and a common reason for seeking medical care. Patients with acute cough often practice selfmedication using over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.
Svetlana V. Ilyina
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Switching prescription drugs to over the counter [PDF]

BMJ, 2004
Appropriate self treatment is an important aspect of both the European and American healthcare systems, but what is really driving increased over the counter availability? Increased numbers of prescription drugs are being made available over the counter worldwide.
Joshua P, Cohen, Cherie, Paquette, Catherine P, Cairns   +2 more
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Patterns and Practices of Self-Medication Among Students Enrolled at Mbarara University of Science and Technology in Uganda

Integrated Pharmacy Research and Practice, 2020
Faith Niwandinda, Edward John Lukyamuzi, Calvin Ainebyona, Veronica Nambi Ssebunya, Godwin Murungi, Esther C Atukunda Department of Pharmacy, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, UgandaCorrespondence: Edward John LukyamuziDepartment of ...
Niwandinda F, Lukyamuzi EJ, Ainebyona C, Ssebunya VN, Murungi G, Atukunda EC   +5 more
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THE EFFECT OF EDUCATIONAL SELF-MEDICATION FOR DYSMENORRHEA TREATMENT USING OVER THE COUNTER DRUGS

Jurnal Farmasi Sains dan Komunitas, 2018
Self-medication is an attempt to treat the disease felt by using the over-the-counter drug (OTC) which is based on knowledge about the safe and rational treatment. The implementation of the self-medication drug use tends to be misused.
Betti Dwi Kartikasari, Yustina Emi Setyobudi   +1 more
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Current self-medication practices in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: an observational study

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2020
INTRODUCTION: Medication without prescription is a growing public health concern or phenomenon worldwide. This cross-sectional study was designed to study the trends of self-medication among Saudi population. METHODS: a prospective, cross-sectional study
Sameer Al-Ghamdi, Tariq Majed Alfauri, Muath Abdullah Alharbi, Mustafa Mohammed Alsaihati, Muhammad Makki Alshaykh, Almuhanad Abdullah Alharbi, Naif Soud Aljaizani, Ibrahim Aidh Allehiby, Matar Abdullah Alzahrani, Abdulsalam Saud Alharbi   +9 more
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Prevalence of self-medication in rural area of Andhra Pradesh

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2020
Background: The consumption of medicine without consulting a doctor is called self-medication. In the recent decade, the prevalence of self-medication was increased mainly in the developing countries. The reason varies from the nonavailability of doctors
Gaurav M Rangari, Roza G Bhaisare, Venkatasandhya Korukonda, Y Lakshmi Chaitanya, N Hanumanth   +4 more
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Self-medication practices of the rural community people: A cross-sectional study

Indian Journal of Community Medicine, 2023
Background: Self-medication is the practice of taking medicines without a physician's advice, and it has become more common in developing nations. The root cause could be anything from a shortage of physicians to financial factors.
B Thenmozhi, S Hepsibah Sharmil
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Effect on Antimicrobial Resistance of a Policy Restricting Over-the-Counter Antimicrobial Sales in a Large Metropolitan Area, São Paulo, Brazil

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2022
Although restricting over-the-counter (OTC) antimicrobial drug sales is recommended globally, no data track its effect on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in bacteria.
Maria L. Moura, Icaro Boszczowski, Manuela Blaque, Rafael M. Mussarelli, Victor Fossaluza, Ligia C. Pierrotti, Gustavo Campana, Maria C. Brandileone, Rosemeire Zanella, Samanta C.G. Almeida, Anna S. Levin   +10 more
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Meat tenderization using acetaminophen (paracetamol/APAP): A review on deductive biochemical mechanisms, toxicological implications and strategies for mitigation

Heliyon, 2023
Meats consist of edible portions originating from domestic and wild animals. Meat's palatability and sensory accessibility largely depend on its tenderness to consumers.
Arinze Linus Ezugwu, Emeka Godwin Anaduaka, Christian Chiazor Chibuogwu, Timothy Prince Chidike Ezeorba   +3 more
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