Discussion on Rational Use of Non-prescription Drugs and Adverse Reactions Avoidance Strategy

Abstract

Abstract: Rational use of non-prescription drugs and effective avoidance of adverse reactions of f Non-prescription(OTC) drugs is the inevitable demand to realize the responsible self-medication. This paper introduces briefly the occurrence and causes of adverse reactions of non-prescription drugs, explores the main strategies on rational use of non-prescription drugs and effective avoidance of adverse reactions of OTC drugs from the four levels: individual con-sumer’s knowledge and behavior on OTC medications, labels and instructions of OTC drugs, pharmacy or medical professional services, and consumer education within the framework of the whole society.

Key words: Key Words: non-prescription drugs, rational use, adverse reactions, avoidance, strategies, discussion

CLC Number:

R954

XIA, Dong-sheng. Discussion on Rational Use of Non-prescription Drugs and Adverse Reactions Avoidance Strategy[J]. Chinese Journal of Pharmacovigilance, 2010, 7(6): 343-346.

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