Investigation on utilization situation of antipyretic pharmaceutical products containing PPA by visiting some pharmacies in the area of Hanoi

ABSTRACT

A survey on PPA-containing products consumption was conducted in 10 pharmacies located in Hanoi from February to May 2002. It revealed that there were 20 such products available in the market(of them, 16 were domestic). The PPA content as base form in a single dose of all these preparations was not exceeded 25mg. During the studied period, out of 250 people buying medication for cough and cold, 74 people (29.6% bought PPA-containing products with the most purchased ones were Decolgen forte and Rhumenol. Many patients with cough and cold consumed relatively high amount of PPA, not being aware of its adverse effects and contraindications