Over-the-Counter Drugs and Complementary Medications Use among Children in Southern Italy
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Over-the-Counter Drugs and Complementary Medications Use among Children in Southern Italy
The use of nonprescription medicines (NPDs) for children illnesses without a doctor's suggestion can lead to unnecessary medication use and is not free of risks. The aim of our study was to examine attitudes and practice of parents towards NPDs use for their children. We also investigated the conditions that may predict NPDs use. A cross-sectional survey was conducted on parents of children att...
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عنوان ژورنال: BioMed Research International
سال: 2015
ISSN: 2314-6133,2314-6141
DOI: 10.1155/2015/413912