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Survey of Usage and Awareness of Ibuprofen Among the Syrian Population

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  • 1. Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Quality Control, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tishreen, Latakia, Syria.

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  • 1. Student, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tishreen, Latakia, Syria.
  • 2. Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Quality Control, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tishreen, Latakia, Syria.

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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.

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10.54105/ijapsr.E4048.04050824
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2582-7618

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2024-08-15
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.

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