Rational use of paracetamol among out-patients in a Bhutanese district hospital bordering India: a cross-sectional study

Rational use of paracetamol among out-patients in a Bhutanese district hospital bordering India: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Objective Paracetamol or acetaminophen is a weak analgesic commonly used worldwide and in Bhutan. It is available across all levels of Bhutan’s health care system and for purchase without prescription. Little is known, however, about patterns of paracetamol use in Bhutan. This study aimed t...

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Main Authors:	Thinley Dorji, Kinley Gyeltshen, Krit Pongpirul
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2018-09-01
Series:	BMC Research Notes
Subjects:	Paracetamol Acetaminophen Health knowledge, attitudes, practice Self medication
Online Access:	http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-018-3764-0

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