{"id":5940,"date":"2018-02-28T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-02-28T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asssa.es\/en\/blog-entry\/responsible-self-medication\/"},"modified":"2019-10-18T09:47:23","modified_gmt":"2019-10-18T07:47:23","slug":"responsible-self-medication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.asssa.es\/en\/responsible-self-medication\/","title":{"rendered":"Responsible self-medication"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The World Health Organization (WHO) defines self-medication as the &ldquo;selection and use of medicines by individuals to treat self-recognized illness or symptoms&rdquo;. (Zimmer, 2006). According to this definition, it is clear that not all medicines can be taken without a doctor&acute;s prescription,&nbsp;one one&rsquo;s&nbsp;own initiative, and that medical supervision is required.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe objectives of responsible self-medication are to prevent and treat minor symptoms and health problems that do not require a doctor&acute;s attention.Medicines that can be taken without a doctor&rsquo;s prescription:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>These are sold in pharmacies only, for an unrestricted Price and without public funding.<\/li>\n<li>They must indicate the maximum number of days that they can be taken without seeing the doctor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nEven so, if taken incorrectly, these over-the-counter medicines can have serious consequences such as, for example:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mask a disease, which may delay its diagnosis and correct treatment.<\/li>\n<li>Increase the risk of interactions, if the patient takes several medicines.<\/li>\n<li>Lead to an unintentional overdose and abuse by using the products for purposes other than those authorized, such as, for example, slimming with laxatives.<\/li>\n<li>Disease and even death.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nThat is why we should refrain from self-medicating and always seek a doctor&rsquo;s advice, who Will know what to prescribe if we explain what is wrong with us.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>ASSSA Medical Services<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asssa.es\/en\/insurance-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>ASSSA Health Insurance<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>The information published in this media neither substitutes nor complements in any way the direct supervision of a doctor, his diagnosis or the treatment that he may prescribe. It should also not be used for self-diagnosis.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The exclusive responsibility for the use of this service lies with the reader.<\/em><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><em>ASSSA advises you to always consult your doctor about any issue concerning your health.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The World Health Organization (WHO) defines self-medication as the &ldquo;selection and use of medicines by individuals to treat self-recognized illness or symptoms&rdquo;. 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