Survey of Usage and Awareness of Ibuprofen Among the Syrian Population
Hanan Mahfouz1, Aya Assaf2, Ayat Abbood3
1Hanan Mahfouz, Student, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tishreen, Latakia, Syria.
2Aya Assaf, Student, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tishreen, Latakia, Syria.
3Ayat Abbood, Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Quality Control, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tishreen, Latakia, Syria.
Manuscript received on 07 July 2024 | Revised Manuscript received on 18 July 2024 | Manuscript Accepted on 15 August 2024 | Manuscript published on 30 August 2024 | PP: 23-28 | Volume-4 Issue-5, August 2024 | Retrieval Number: 100.1/ijapsr.E404804050824 | DOI: 10.54105/ijapsr.E4048.04050824
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Abstract: Ibuprofen is a non-selective NSAID. This drug inhibits both COX-1 and COX-2. It is commonly used to manage some conditions in Syria, especially pain. This research aimed to assess the awareness and use of ibuprofen among the Syrian population. A survey was conducted on social networking sites during January, February, and March 2024 to achieve this purpose. 217 responses were collected. Most participants were female (65%) and between 20 and 30 years old (83.9). Most participants had taken ibuprofen 80.9%. 45% use ibuprofen as a pain reliever. 74.4% responded that they can get ibuprofen from the pharmacy without a prescription. Half of the participants believe that the recommended dose of ibuprofen to relieve pain is 400 mg every 8 hours for an adult. Only 23.5% of participants had experienced side effects when taking ibuprofen, mainly stomach pain (55%). The first alternative drug to ibuprofen among participants was paracetamol 32%. The treatment plan of 69.8% of participants includes the combination of ibuprofen with paracetamol. The results of this survey demonstrated high consumption of Ibuprofen in Syria. Indeed, the surveyed Syrians had a good understanding of this medication.
Keywords: Ibuprofen, Syrians, Knowledge, Practice, Survey.
Scope of the Article: Pharmaceutical Analysis