Table 2.
Active compounds and trade names of the medications mentioned in the questionnaire
| Active compounds | Participants reporting that the active compound is paracetamol (%) |
|---|---|
| Paracetamol | |
| Original | 62.7 |
| Generic 1 | 75.8 |
| Generic 2 | 21.4 |
| Paracetamol + codeine | 29.4 |
| NSAIDs | |
| Mefenamic acid (original) | 33.7 |
| Acetyl-salicylic acid (original) | 20.2 |
| Nimesulid (original) | 16.7 |
| Diclofenac (original) | 9.9 |
| Antispasmodics | |
| Hyoscine-N-butylbromide (original) | 13.5 |
NSAID non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs