Table 4. Distribution of drugs used in self-medication, according to the ATC classification (2nd level). PNAUM, Brazil, 2014. (N = 8,545).
Therapeutic subgroup | % | 95%CI |
---|---|---|
Analgesics | 33.4 | 31.4–35.4 |
Muscle relaxers | 14.8 | 12.5–15.3 |
Anti-inflammatories and antirheumatics | 11.7 | 10.4–13.2 |
Cough and cold remedies | 5.9 | 5.0–6.9 |
Supplements (general nutrients) | 3.9 | 3.3–4.6 |
Drugs for acid-imbalance-related disorders | 3.8 | 3.3–4.6 |
Sex hormones and genital system modulators | 3.1 | 2.5–3.7 |
Drugs for functional gastrointestinal disorders | 2.8 | 2.3–3.3 |
Plants | 2.7 | 2.2–3.4 |
Vitamins | 2.4 | 1.8–3.1 |
Antibacterials for systemic use | 2.3 | 1.9–2.8 |
Other | 14.3 | 13.1–15.6 |
Total | 100 |