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Drugs commonly used in self-medication among pregnant women
| No. | Illness | Self-Medication |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antimalarial | 42 (24.42%) |
| 2 | Antibiotics | 17 (9.58%) |
| 3 | Antiemetic | 59 (34.30%) |
| 4 | Analgesics | 33 (19.19%) |
| 5 | Antiasthma | 3 (1.74%) |
| 6 | Antiepileptic | 2 (1.16%) |
| 7 | Antihypertensive | 2 (1.16%) |
| 8 | Cough & Cold Remedies | 9 (5.23%) |
| 9 | Heartburn | 3 (1.74%) |
| 10 | Antihelmintics | 2 (1.16%) |
| Total | 172 (100%) |
