Table 4 Paracetamol indications as perceived by the participating parents
Paracetamol use | Frequency (%); N = 287 |
|---|---|
Anti-pyretic | 146 (50.9) |
Analgesic | 44 (15.3) |
Sedative | 15 (5.2) |
Symptoms of illness (cough, flu, and vomiting) | 18 (6.3) |
Anti-pyretic and analgesic | 25 (8.7) |
Anti-pyretic and sedative | 2 (0.7) |
All the above mentioned reasons | 37 (12.9) |