What are the Conditions and Medication Categories Generally used in Self-Medication?
The medical conditions which are generally treated with self-medication are:
- Pain
- Fever
- Cough and cold
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Allergic conditions
- Sleep disorders
- Stress and Anxiety
The medication categories generally used for the above conditions are:
- Analgesics like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDS
- Antipyretics like paracetamol
- Skin bleaching steroids
- Antibiotics for common fever
- Vitamins for wellness
- Cough syrups and cold medications
- Central nervous system depressants to help the person sleep, elevate mood or decrease anxiety
- Sleeping pills
- Anti-allergic medications
- Indigestion medications
