Praktické lekárnictvo 2/2023
Medicines dispensed without a prescription for self-treatment of selected gastrointestinal diseases
The pharmacist and pharmaceutical assistant roles include counseling in the field of over-the-counter medicinal products in the self-treatment of various gastrointestinal problems. This article provides a basic overview of over-the-counter medicinal products for the treatment of diarrhea, constipation, and dyspepsia – their indications, contraindications, and possible adverse effects of their administration.
Keywords: diarrhea, constipation, dyspepsia, self‑medication
