Knowledge and Practice of Acetaminophen Use in Conakry Before the Onset of COVID-19 Epidemic: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Private Pharmacies

Acetaminophen is a well-known as analgesic and antipyretic drug. It considered to be safe when administered within its therapeutic range. However, in cases of intoxication, hepatotoxicity can occur. This was cross-sectional study including persons who went pharmacy Conakry buy acetaminophen without prescription. Data were collected by face-to-face interview. Good use, good knowledge, overdose scores evaluated based on the questionnaires. from 355 with median age 35.0 years presented themselves for purchase self-medication 43 private pharmacies analyzed. The main reasons taking at home headaches (60.3%) various pains (48.5%). Over third (34.9%) said that they not any danger excessive consumption acetaminophen. Only 20.8% patients had knowledge (score > 80%). Women scored higher than men (43.1% vs. 28.1%; p = 0.008). Almost 43% no information risk associated consumption. results also reveal significant association between use sources (p < 0.05). Respondents better users those did have 0.001). Study showed low level about proportion people consequences using large doses this therefore seems necessary remind caregivers important role must play reinforcing self-medication.