Surprising Habits when it comes to Cold & Flu medication
Different cold and flu medications may contain different active ingredients and in varying doses. To reduce the risk of an adverse reaction or taking the wrong dose it is important to always read the label and to use any medication only as directed. If you are uncertain about the most appropriate treatment for you it can often be helpful to ask a pharmacist for advice.With this is in mind, it is surprising to find the following statistics resulting from a recent national survey*:
Pharmacist highly trusted for flu advice
ALMOST as many people turned to pharmacists as doctors for advice on dealing with cold and flu symptoms,according to a consumer survey. When asked about who they turned to for advice,respondents named pharmacists 506 times,doctors 510 times and family 281 times.