| Safety warnings and first aid instructions on consumer and pharmaceutical products in Nigeria: are they adequate? | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 1361147 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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An investigation into the adequacy of safety warnings and first aid instruction on 357 consumer and pharmaceutical product labels was carried out. The results show that 23% of the products carried correct and appropriate information while 34% had neither warning nor first aid instructions. About 15% had copiously written instructions and/or warnings and 15% showed partially correct instructions. Only about 4% of the products described warning signs and gave directions for the full treatment of poisoning and 3% recommended calling a health professional in the case of poisoning. |
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Authors:
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O E Orisakwe |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Human & experimental toxicology Volume: 11 ISSN: 0960-3271 ISO Abbreviation: Hum Exp Toxicol Publication Date: 1992 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1993-01-21 Completed Date: 1993-01-21 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9004560 Medline TA: Hum Exp Toxicol Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 546-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Pharmacology, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra State, Nigeria. |
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Consumer Product Safety* Drug Labeling* First Aid Humans Nigeria Poison Control Centers |
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