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Paracetamol prescribing--an epidemic?

K P Dawson1, S McIlvenny, S Quinn

  • 1Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, UAE University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.

Family Practice
|April 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Paracetamol prescribing in the UAE is widespread, especially for children, raising concerns about potential risks like liver damage. This study examines national prescribing patterns to understand the extent of paracetamol use.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Paracetamol is widely considered safe, particularly for pediatric use.
  • However, adult overdose fatalities and hepatotoxicity raise safety concerns.
  • The therapeutic mechanism of paracetamol remains incompletely understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and define paracetamol prescribing patterns within the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of national paracetamol utilization data.
  • Detailed examination of prescribing trends in a primary healthcare center in the UAE.

Main Results:

  • Paracetamol was prescribed in 35.5% of all prescriptions at the study practice.
  • Over half (58.5%) of paracetamol prescriptions were for children under 12.
  • Infants under one year accounted for 13.5% of all paracetamol prescriptions.

Conclusions:

  • National paracetamol prescribing trends align with observed patterns in the studied primary care center.
  • Paracetamol prescribing rates appear to be reaching epidemic levels.
  • Potential risks, including hepatotoxicity and impaired immune response in children, warrant further discussion and consideration.

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