USE OF NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION AMONG STUDENTS OF A UNIVERSITY IN THE U.A.E.
Journal Title: Hygeia:journal for drugs and medicines - Year 2015, Vol 7, Issue 2
Abstract
Plan: The study aimed to assess the use, knowledge and practice of OTC medications by students of a University in the UAE Preface: Over the Counter (OTC) drugs, also known as non-prescription medication are medications directly accessible to consumers without a physician's prescription. They are commonly used for ailments like pain, cough and cold, fever, allergies, diarrhea, constipation etc. Methodology: A cross sectional survey using a validated self- assessment questionnaire was conducted. Data was analysed by SPSS version 20. Chi square test determined the association between the determinants. Outcome: Of a total of 228 participants, 189 students (82.9%) reported the use of non-prescription medication. Analgesics were found to be the most consumed class of OTC medications, followed by cough and cold medications. Majority participants displayed responsible use of OTC medications.
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Annie Shirwaikar
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