Table 3.
Frequently prescribed medicines (n = 1559) and antibiotics (n = 408).
| S. No. | Frequently prescribed medicine | Frequency (percentage) | S. No. | Frequently prescribed antibiotic | Frequency (percentage) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acetaminophen | 217 (13.9) | 1 | Amoxicillin | 97 (23.8) |
| 2 | Ranitidine | 179 (11.5) | 2 | Metronidazole | 82 (20.1) |
| 3 | Amoxicillin | 97 (6.2) | 3 | Azithromycin | 63 (15.4) |
| 4 | Chlorpheniramine | 87 (5.6) | 4 | Ciprofloxacin | 63 (15.4) |
| 5 | Metronidazole | 82 (5.3) | 5 | Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim | 34 (8.3) |
| 6 | Oral rehydration salt | 82 (5.3) | 6 | Cloxacillin | 29 (7.1) |
| 7 | Ibuprofen | 67 (4.3) | 7 | Cefixime | 16 (4) |
| 8 | Azithromycin | 63 (4) | 8 | Mupirocin | 6 (1.5) |
| 9 | Ciprofloxacin | 63 (4) | 9 | Ampicillin + Cloxacillin | 5 (1.2) |
| 10 | Vitamin B complex | 62 (4) | 10 | Amoxicillin + Clavulanic acid | 3 (0.7) |