Characteristics of the drinking habits of people who overdose over-the-counter drugs: Insights from a nationwide Japanese survey.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To analyze the drinking habits of individuals who overdosed on over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, such as cough suppressants, antitussives, antipyretic analgesics, and combination cold medications, in Japan.

Methods

This cross-sectional study analyzed data collected from 2881 participants through a national survey conducted in Japan in 2023. Through a self-administered questionnaire, the participants were categorized into OTC (overdosed OTC drugs in the past year) and control (did not overdose OTC drugs) groups. Variables related to drinking habits, social background, smoking habits, use of other medications, such as analgesics, tranquilizers, controlled drugs, and products containing high concentrations of caffeine, and perception of OTC drugs were compared between the two g

SUBMITTER: Mizuno S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11612021 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature