Table 4.
Analgesics and dosage forms prescribed during enrollment (n=723)
| Analgesic prescribed and dosage forms (INN) | N | % on 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Paracetamol tablet | 153 | 38.25 |
| Ketoprofen gel | 57 | 14.25 |
| Paracetamol + Codeine tablet | 57 | 14.25 |
| Ketoprofen suppository | 50 | 12.50 |
| Ketoprofen tablet | 45 | 11.25 |
| Diclofenac tablet | 35 | 8.75 |
| Diclofenac gel | 33 | 8.25 |
| Prednisone tablet | 28 | 7.00 |
| Tramadol tablet | 23 | 5.75 |
| Colchicine tablet | 16 | 4.00 |
| Diclofenac capsule | 16 | 4.00 |
| Injectable Morphine | 15 | 3.75 |
| Other analgesics (<15 prescriptions) | 195 | 48.75 |