MONITORING THE SAFETY ASPECTS OF OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATIONS
Journal Title: International Research Journal of Pharmacy (IRJP) - Year 2012, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
OTC medication is short for over the counter drugs. These medicines have become popular as they are available without a prescription from the doctor. These are medicaments that are usually used to relieve pain and to treat various symptoms of cold. Most of the over-the-counter users believe that these medications are safer and are devoid of unwanted side effects. But their use may become fatal sometimes when they are administered without knowing the prescription pattern, that is, when they are used without properly reading the directions on the label. More over, the consumers are not aware of the safety of these drugs and its frequent use may result in various adverse effects. It is the part of the patient to read out the label packaging instructions for OTC medications to know how much one should take, the possible side effects that may encounter and the various conditions that can result in poor choice of the drug. Various other aspects such as the recommended dose, contraindications and drug interactions should be considered before taking OTC drugs. Pharmacists and drug companies will have an increasingly important role in giving information and advice to the patients. This review highlights the safety aspects of OTC drugs. It summarizes the safety measures that should be taken into consideration when used among different age groups.
Authors and Affiliations
M. Z. Subin, V. Vidya, O. A. Halima, G. Geethu, N. Devika
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