Table 2 Correct responses for possible contraindications or side effects
Survey questions | Number of correct responses | Percentage of correct responses (%) |
|---|---|---|
Should you check with your doctor or pharmacist before giving Nurofen® for Children…(correct answer in brackets) | ||
If they are on other medications (yes) | 204 | 93.2 |
If they have asthma (yes) | 178 | 81.3 |
If they are aged under 12 months (yes) | 170 | 77.6 |
You can give Nurofen® for Children to children who are… | ||
Allergic to ibuprofen (no) | 202 | 91.3 |
Allergic to aspirin (no) | 62 | 28.3 |
Allergic to milk products (yes) | 88 | 40.2 |
Allergic to eggs (yes) | 80 | 36.5 |
Gluten intolerant (yes) | 76 | 34.7 |
Which of the following side effects might be experienced when given too much Nurofen® for Children | ||
Stomach problems (yes) | 170 | 77.6 |
Kidney problems (yes) | 104 | 47.5 |
Liver poisoning (no) | 49 | 22.4 |
Ringing in the ears (yes) | 11 | 5.0 |