Prakt. lékáren. 2022; 18(4): 241-246 | DOI: 10.36290/lek.2022.049

Medicines dispensed without a prescription for self-treatment of selected gastrointestinal diseases

Eliška Marková
Nemocniční lékárna, FN Brno
Ústav farmakologie a toxikologie, Farmaceutická fakulta Masarykovy univerzity, Brno

The pharmacist and pharmaceutical assistant roles include counseling in the field of over-the-counter medicinal products in the self-treatment of various gastrointestinal problems. This article provides a basic overview of over-the-counter medicinal products for the treatment of diarrhea, constipation, and dyspepsia - their indications, contraindications, and possible adverse effects of their administration.

Keywords: diarrhea, constipation, dyspepsia, self­‑medication.

Accepted: December 1, 2022; Published: December 15, 2022  Show citation

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Marková E. Medicines dispensed without a prescription for self-treatment of selected gastrointestinal diseases. Praktické lékárenství. 2022;18(4):241-246. doi: 10.36290/lek.2022.049.
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