Table 4 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%) |
| Â | Total | 172 (100%) |