Over-the-counter drugs. Are you taking them safely?
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For several years, Poland has been one of the leading European countries where the most drugs are consumed. Unfortunately, we do not always remember about our safety, and drugs that are incorrectly dosed and taken outside the indications may rather harm, not help. Take part in the poll below and see how many people responded as well as you!

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How often do you take over-the-counter medications?

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A few times a week
Several times a month
Rarely
I do not take over-the-counter medications

Where do you usually buy over-the-counter medications?

In a stationary pharmacy
At the online pharmacy
On the auction site
In the supermarket
At the drugstore

Where else do you buy over-the-counter medications?

In a stationary pharmacy
At the online pharmacy
On the auction site
In the supermarket
At the drugstore
Only in the place indicated in question 2.

Do you consult a pharmacist when buying over-the-counter drugs at a pharmacy?

Yes, always
Only the first time I buy an over-the-counter drug
Sometimes
Occasionally
No never

Do you check the expiry date on the packaging when using over-the-counter medications?

Yes, always
Sometimes
Occasionally
No never

Do you think you need an over-the-counter leaflet?

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No
I do not know

Do you read the package leaflet before using an over-the-counter medicine?

Yes, always
Sometimes when I need information
I read when I use an over-the-counter medication for the first time
No never

Do you know what information is in the package insert for an over-the-counter medicine?

Yes, I know
No I do not know
I only know a few of them

Is there anything you would like to improve in the medication inserts?

Improve the comprehensibility of information / introduce a language that is accessible to the average patient
Change the order of the information
Highlight the most important information
Shorten the scope of information
I would not change anything
I do not know

Which information in the leaflet are you looking for first?

Dosage
Method of application and route of administration
Application frequency
Duration of treatment
Side effects
Intended use
Contraindications
Precautions related to use
Interactions with other products
Symptoms and proceedings in case of overdose
Procedure in the event of a missed dose

What other information are you looking for in the leaflet?

Dosage
Method of application and route of administration
Application frequency
Duration of treatment
Side effects
Intended use
Contraindications
Precautions related to use
Interactions with other products
Symptoms and proceedings in case of overdose
Procedure in the event of a missed dose

Which flyer model would suit you best?

Traditional, paper included in the package of the drug
In the form of a code to scan the package
Leaflet downloadable from the website

What do you wash down with your over-the-counter medications?

Always water
Tea
Coffee
Juice
Milk / milk drinks
Carbonated drink
Differently
I swallow my medication without drinking it

Have you experienced any of the following situations?

Taking the drug inconsistently with the recommendations, e.g. increasing the dose, using it for longer than indicated
Taking the drug even though you have contraindications for it
Taking the drug even though your doctor has advised you not to use it
Taking the drug despite experiencing side effects
Taking the drug out of habit, although it was not necessary
None of the situations mentioned above apply to me
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