A SURVEY STUDY OF SELF-MEDICATION: ABUSE LIABILITY AND SAFE USE OF OTC DRUGS IN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS.
Rajesh Nawale*, Madhur Joshi and Ajinath Kale
ABSTRACT
The over-the-counter drugs are the drugs that are purchased without prescription. They are used for the management of minor ailments. Better information for patients could improve the safety of OTC medicines. Doctors, nurses, and pharmacists will respond to self-medication practices. Improved communication between doctors and pharmacists and the involvement of nurses could bring health care professionals into a new and more constructive interaction. Survey on self-medication, abuse liability and safe use of OTC drugs was conducted amongst the students of Government College of pharmacy, Aurangabad (Maharashtra), India. Participants are well aware about the OTC products. They also know the consequences faced after use of OTC drugs. Most participants consume OTC product for getting relief from pain. Majority numbers of participants are of opinion that OTC drug are moderate safe and must be used in emergency only.
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