Self-medication of the pregnant woman

By Caroline Bertoux

In the 18th century, Fureti?re, a member of the Acad?mie Fran?aise, distinguished between situations where one "medicated" oneself (self-medication) and those where one "medicated" oneself (with a prescription) (Baumelou et al., 2006). Today, self-medication is the act of treating oneself without a medical consultation and with drugs delivered without a prior medical prescription. Self-medication drugs are subject to a marketing authorization (MA) but are not included in the lists of poisonous substances (I, II, narcotics), so a prescription is not necessary. Self-medication is a widespread phenomenon in France since more than seven out of 10 French people resort to it (AFIPA, 2013). However, this behavior is not without risk: misuse (abuse, dosage errors...), loss of chance (delayed medical care...), overdose, interactions, adverse effects and dependence. It is therefore very important that patients who resort to self-medication seek information from health professionals, i.e. the doctor or the pharmacist.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6204391240
• ISBN13: 9786204391243
• Release Date: January 2023
• Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"