A STUDY published in Pediatrics
has found that maternal selfmedication
with over the counter
analgesics such as paracetamol
(PCM) is associated with selfmedication
with the same among
school-aged children.
The study said self medication
with OTC analgesics among children
and adolescents was increasing and
constituted an important public
health issue internationally.
“Information to parents about
pain self-management is important
to promote appropriate PCM use
among schoolchildren.”
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