title: [Problems of self medication].
abstract: Self-medication is practised in 60 to 80% of the cases of distress, disturbed health or sickness. The advantages and disadvantages of self-medication are listed up and recommendations as regards the safe use of self-medication are given.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012306:Risk; D012651:Self Medication / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D004366:Nonprescription Drugs
vernacular_title: Problematik der Selbstmedikation.