title: Treating one's own ailments.
abstract: A small survey in Peninsular Malaysia indicates a marked tendency among the general population to treat minor ailments by self-medication with over-the-counter drugs and/or traditional medicines. The use of over-the-counter drugs appears to be favoured for skin conditions, general health care, aches and pains, and problems affecting the eyes, ears, mouth, gastrointestinal tract and respiratory tract. A doctor is usually consulted if self-medication fails.
authors.affiliation: School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang.
authors.forename: M I
authors.initials: MI
authors.lastname: Ibrahim
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008296:Malaysia; D012648:Self Care; D012651:Self Medication
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal