ReviewJournal of basic and clinical pharmacy2013
Self-medication: A current challenge.
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220 citing papers in PubMed, 7 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 655 citations in OpenAlex.
- Prevalence and patterns of self-medication in Pakistan: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC public health · 2025Pooled it
- The global prevalence of antibiotic self-medication among the adult population: systematic review and meta-analysis.Systematic reviews · 2025Pooled it
- A systematic review of self-medication practice during the COVID-19 pandemic: implications for pharmacy practice in supporting public health measures.Frontiers in public health · 2023Pooled it
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- Epidemiology of self-medication in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.BMC pharmacology & toxicology · 2018Pooled it
- Probiotics and oral health: A systematic review.Medicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal · 2017Pooled it
- Adverse Health Events Related to Self-Medication Practices Among Elderly: A Systematic Review.Drugs & aging · 2017Pooled it
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- Public Awareness about Antibiotic Use and Resistance among Residents in Highland Areas of Vietnam.BioMed research international · 2019Trial
- Community pharmacists' knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward self-medication for common cold and influenza: A COM-B model-based cross-sectional study.Exploratory research in clinical and social pharmacy · 2026Article
- Self-medication with herbal remedies and pharmaceuticals for COVID-19 among healthcare students in Maputo.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Challenges and coping experiences in caring for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in central region, Ghana.BMC psychology · 2026Article
- Influence of Social Media on Self-Medication Behavior: A Study on Ozempic Use Among Emirati University Students.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- Self-medication behavior among medical students: the roles of stress, self-efficacy, and health literacy.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- Self-medication with conventional and herbal medicines in pregnancy: prevalence and factors in Northwest Ethiopia.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2026Article
- The self-reinforcing cycle under dual constraints-a study of the behavioral logic of urban empty-nest older adults substituting self-medication for formal medical treatment.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Knowledge, attitude, and practice of self-medication among adults in the central region of Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Non-Prescription Dispensing of Antibiotics in Community Pharmacies in Port Sudan: A Simulated Patient Study Using a Sore Throat Scenario in a Conflict-Affected Setting.Integrated pharmacy research & practice · 2026Article
- Classification status of drugs generally used for self-medication in children: a targeted review of regulatory documents.Journal of pharmaceutical policy and practice · 2026Review
- Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Self-Medication Among Medical and Pharmacy Students at Damascus University: A Cross-Sectional Study.Drug, healthcare and patient safety · 2026Article
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Abstract
Self-medication is a global phenomenon and potential contributor to human pathogen resistance to antibiotics. The adverse consequences of such practices should always be emphasized to the community and steps to curb it. Rampant irrational use of antimicrobials without medical guidance may result in greater probability of inappropriate, incorrect, or undue therapy, missed diagnosis, delays in appropriate treatment, pathogen resistance and increased morbidity. This review focused on the self-medication of allopathic drugs, their use, its safety and reason for using it. It would be safe, if the people who are using it, have sufficient knowledge about its dose, time of intake, side effect on over dose, but due to lack of information it can cause serious effects such as antibiotic resistance, skin problem, hypersensitivity and allergy. There is need to augment awareness and implement legislations to promote judicious and safe practices. Improved knowledge and understanding about self-medication may result in rationale use and thus limit emerging microbial resistance issues. Articles which were published in peer reviewed journals, World Self-Medication Industry and World Health Organization websites relating to self-medication reviewed.
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