Table 3 Type of OTC products used by patients
Type of OTC Product | No (%) |
|---|---|
Vitamins | 246 (37.3%) |
Vitamin D | 94 |
Multi-vitamins | 67 |
Vitamin B12 | 37 |
Folic acid | 16 |
Vitamin C | 8 |
Biotin | 8 |
Vitamin B complex | 7 |
Vitamin E | 3 |
Vitamin B3 (niacin) | 3 |
Vitamin B1 | 2 |
Vitamin B6 | 1 |
Laxatives | 112 (17%) |
Docusate | 60 |
Polyethylene glycol (PEG) | 34 |
Senna | 8 |
Psyllium | 6 |
Bisacodyl | 4 |
Minerals | 90 (13.6%) |
Iron | 33 |
Calcium | 29 |
Magnesium | 15 |
Potassium | 11 |
Zinc | 2 |
Stomach acid reducers | 59 (9%) |
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) | 23 |
H2 antagonists | 36 |
Analgesics | 24 (3.6%) |
Acetaminophen | 17 |
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs | 7 |
Omega-3-acid | 19 (2.9%) |
Antihistamines | 18 (2.7%) |
Loratadine | 11 |
Diphenhydramine | 7 |
Coenzyme Q10 | 11 (1.7%) |
Probiotics | 11 (1.7%) |
Other | 50 (7.6%) |
Fluticasone nasal spray | 10 |
Guaifenesin | 10 |
Melatonin | 9 |
Nicotine | 8 |
Glucosamine | 4 |
Chondroitin | 3 |
Cranberry | 3 |
Artificial tears | 3 |