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L’automédication est un aspect essentiel des soins de santé

… et comme tout traitement prescrit par un médecin, elle devrait reposer sur les données disponibles. Evidence for Self-Medication (EfSM) présente une synthèse des études pertinentes sur les médicaments et substances actives en vente libre pour permettre aux pharmaciens et autres professionnels de santé de fournir les meilleurs avis en matière d’automédication en se fondant sur des données probantes. 

 

Tous les articles d'EfSM ont été soumis à un comité de lecture. Disponibles en anglais et en allemand, un grand nombre d'entre eux est également disponible dans d'autres langues.

How community pharmacists facilitate optimal constipation self-management


Constipation, a common ailment, often finds its first line of management at a community pharmacy. As the relevance of self-medication increases, pharmacists play a pivotal role in patient education, primary consultation, and evidence-based treatment recommendations. A crucial aspect of this role is offering relief while recognizing when to suggest additional medical consultation [1].

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EFSM: 2024;4:240053DOI: 10.52778/efsm.24.0053Date: 11.11.2024

Acetylsalicylic acid 1,000 mg: strong evidence and good tolerability in acute headache management


Headaches are most prevalent in middle age and not only have an immediate impact on the quality of life of those affected but also significantly influence their work and overall productivity. The majority of sufferers manage acute headaches through self-medication. National and international guidelines recommend acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) as a first-line treatment, with the scientific evidence for ...

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Auteur: Jens SeibelEFSM: 2024;4:240051DOI: 10.52778/efsm.24.0051Date: 17.10.2024

Deciphering the daily disruption of cough: the role of ambroxol in patient recovery and quality of …


Ambroxol is a mucoactive agent which has been widely used to treat acute and chronic respiratory diseases associated with a disturbance of mucus formation and transport. More recent data demonstrated that acute and chronic cough have also significant negative impact on the daily lives of adults and children. This article evaluates the impact of ambroxol on cough recovery speed and quality of life, ...

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Auteur: Heidemarie Graeter, Lara Jagwanth et Anne-Laure TardyEFSM: 10.52778/efsm.24.0045DOI: 10.52778/efsm.24.0045Date: 16.10.2024

Are all stimulant laxatives the same?  A comparative perspective on bisacodyl, sodium …


Stimulant laxatives, such as bisacodyl, sodium picosulfate (SPS), and senna, are recommended to treat constipation, based on the recent AGA/ACG guideline [1], with different levels of recommendation and evidence. They all stimulate intestinal motility, as well as water and electrolyte secretion, and accelerate intestinal transit time [2, 3]. Herbal laxatives cannot be generalized to be gentler com ...

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Auteur: Maura Corsetti, Anna Lacerda, Ketu Patel et Alèxia AranEFSM: 2024;4:240040DOI: 10.52778/efsm.24.0040Date: 15.09.2024

The importance of real-world evidence (RWE) using the example of a diclofenac pain relief gel and a…


Real-world evidence (RWE) studies are gaining increasing importance in medical research because they investigate drug therapy use under everyday conditions. Two recent RWE studies in the field of self-medication exemplify the added value that this methodology offers for the evaluation of medicinal products.

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Auteur: Dr Markus ZieglmeierEFSM: 2024;4:240035DOI: 10.52778/efsm.24.0035Date: 30.07.2024

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New scientific findings on the mucokinetic effect of ambroxol


Ambroxol increases cilia beating in the airways to remove the mucus. A new study has shed light on further details of the signalling pathway responsible for the mucokinetic action.

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