JOURNAL OF THE CZECH PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY AND THE SLOVAK PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY

Čes. slov. farm. 2001, 50(3):131-134

Use of OTC Preparations Containing Ibuprofen in Self-Medication

B. Macešková
Ústav aplikované farmacie Farmaceutické fakulty Veterinární a farmaceutické univerzity, Brno

Ibuprofen (MO1AE01) is a suitable means for self-medication with regard to its relatively widespectrum of indication, good tolerance, and safety. In the Czech Republic, OTC preparationscontaining ibuprofen represent frequently used medicaments. The paper examines solid divideddosage forms for oral administration. A survey based on questionnaires reveals in what indicationsand according to what dosing schemes the purchased preparations are used, and the paper e valuatespossible risks. Strengthening of the role of the pharmacist as the provider of information on drugs,keeping patients™ drug records in pharmacies, and deepening of the mutual cooperation of thephysician and pharmacist would contribute to increase the safety of the use of the preparationsunder study.

Keywords: ibuprofen; OTC; self-medication

Published: March 1, 2001  Show citation

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