Praktické lekárnictvo 4/2017

Self - medication of common digestive problems

Within the self - management of common digestive problems pharmacy provides the first point of contact a pharmacist or pharmaceutical assistant with the patient.Based on the interview with the patient, it is important to choose a suitable product, recommend its proper use and provide information about non - pharmacological and dietary measures, leading to treat indigestion.It is also necessary to consider the recommendation to visit a doctor in case of serious or long - term problems.Article compiles thematically the possibilities of pharmaceutical care of patients with diarrhea, constipation and pyrosis.

Keywords: diarhea, constipation, pyrosis