Prevalence of over-the-counter medication use in pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Prevalence of over-the-counter medication use in pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Introduction Over-the-counter (OTC) medications are a popular choice for alleviating minor ailments during pregnancy. However, there are many risks associated with frequent and high use of OTC medications to the mother and foetus. Aims We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to d...

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Main Authors:	Kaeshaelya Thiruchelvam, Elly Uwajima, Sarinaa Marian Guna Selan, Shane Emmanuel James, Yu Xin Lai, E Lyn Lee, Chia Siang Kow
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Springer 2025-05-01
Series:	Discover Public Health
Subjects:	Medication Pharmacy Over-the-counter Pregnancy Epidemiology
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-025-00656-w
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