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Självmedicinering är en viktig del av hälso- och sjukvården

... och som med behandling som ordinerats av läkare ska den utföras med utgångspunkt i tillgängliga bevis. Bevis för självmedicinering (EfSM) presenterar kompakta granskningar av relevanta studier om OTC-läkemedel och aktiva substanser för att apotekspersonal och annan vårdpersonal ska kunna ge bästa möjliga – och evidensbaserade – råd om självmedicinering. 

 

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Self-medication in women with androgenetic alopecia

Pharmacy practice and scientific evidence


Abstract: Androgenetic alopecia causes hair thinning in the vertex region, which may significantly impair quality of life. A survey of 2,579 pharmacy employees highlights the importance of self-medication for affected women. Nutritional supplements containing amino acids and vitamins demonstrate favourable study results in vitro and in vivo.

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Författare: Dr Mira Jakobs och Dr Christiane KolbEFSM: 2025;5:250015DOI: 10.52778/efsm.25.0015Datum: 15.07.2025

Dexibuprofen meets the recommendation criteria of the headache guideline


Abstract: Dexibuprofen, the active enantiomer of ibuprofen, acts faster and causes less stress on the body compared to ibuprofen. It effectively relieves acute somatic and visceral pain. Thus, it meets the guideline criteria: good evidence, high safety profile and patient acceptance with minimized side effects.

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Författare: Barbara StaufenbielEFSM: 2025;5:250013DOI: 10.52778/efsm.25.0013Datum: 08.06.2025

Expert consensus on defining and managing occasional constipation

A comparative analysis


Abstract: Occasional constipation (OC) is prevalent but under-recognized and needs clearer guidance on evaluation and treatment. This review compares two recent expert perspectives on OC, proposing a unified, patient-centered definition. Integrating patient self-assessment and expert consensus will help pharmacists in recommending effective over-the-counter therapies, thus improving patient self-m ...

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Författare: Maura Corsetti, Epainete Gawa och Brian E. LacyEFSM: 2025;5:250003DOI: 10.52778/efsm.25.0003Datum: 10.04.2025

Complex pharmaceutical Traumeel® S (Tr14) improves the resolution of inflammation


Abstract: The resolution of inflammation has to date been explained by the disappearance of inflammatory messenger substances, the production of which is suppressed by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The latest studies, however, show that the resolution of inflammation is an actively controlled process, involving specialised pro-resolving mediators. Their formation is promoted by t ...

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Författare: Paul M. Jordan och Oliver WerzEFSM: 2025;5:250001DOI: 10.52778/efsm.25.0001Datum: 05.02.2025

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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Författare: Christian Ude, Eric Martin, Dilhan Esen och Daniel PohlEFSM: 2024;4:240053DOI: 10.52778/efsm.24.0053Datum: 21.12.2024

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Self-management of constipation – how pharmacies can improve it


First-line treatment of constipation often begins in a community pharmacy. A decision algorithm supports pharmacists in providing evidence-based advice.

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