A Cross-Sectional Study on the Pattern of Self Medication Practice among Adults

Abstract

Self-medication is a human practice in which a person takes a drug to address physical or psychological problems. The primary goal of this study is to investigate the effects of pharmacists on self-medication among adults by measuring self-medication patterns and pharmacist impact on self-medication practice. A cross-sectional Questionnaire survey was carried out among adult patients in Neyyattinkara using online survey forms. This study looked into socio-demographic characteristics, conditions and drugs used in self-medication practice, the effectiveness of self-medication practice, and the reason for choosing it. The majority of the patients in this research were between the ages of 18 and 40. Cough [15.3%], fever [13.6%], and constipation [11.9%] are the most common symptoms for which self-medication is utilised. Cough, fever, and constipation are the most generally impacted symptoms for which self-medication is utilised, while the most commonly used self-medications are analgesics and antipyretics. Health practitioners should educate the public about self-medication, including its risks.