Table 5. Distribution of the 12 most commonly used drugs by self-medication, according to the ATC classification (5th level) and legal category. PNAUM, Brazil, 2014a. (N = 8,545).
| Drug | % | 95%CI | NPDb | PDc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dipyrone | 15.4 | 13.9–17.1 | X | |
| Caffeine + orphenadrine + dipyrone | 12.1 | 10.8–13.6 | X | |
| Paracetamol | 11.4 | 10.2–12.8 | X | |
| Caffeine + carisoprodol + diclofenac + paracetamol | 3.6 | 3.0–4.4 | X | |
| Diclofenac | 3.5 | 2.7–4.5 | X | |
| Caffeine + dipyrone + isometheptene | 3.3 | 2.5–4.2 | X | |
| Ethinylestradiol + levonorgestrel | 2.5 | 2.0–3.0 | X | |
| Ibuprofen | 2.3 | 1.8–3.0 | X | |
| Phenylephrine + chlorpheniramine + paracetamol | 2.2 | 1.6–2.9 | X | |
| Omeprazole | 1.8 | 1.4–2.4 | X | |
| Caffeine + chlorpheniramine + dipyrone | 1.8 | 1.4–2.5 | X | |
| Nimesulide | 1.6 | 1.2–2.1 | X |
a Corresponds to 61.4% of the drugs used for self-medication.
b Non-Prescription Drug.
c Medication for sale with prescription or single-use prescription (red + black stripe).