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Safety Warnings and First Aid Instructions on Nigerian Traditional Herbal Remedies : Are They Adequate ?
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Obi, Ejeatulu Agbasi, Patrick Ugochukwu Ezejiofor, Ndidi A. Maduagwuna, Chinonye A. Orisakwe, Orish Ebere |
| Copyright Year | 2013 |
| Abstract | An investigation into the adequacy of safety warnings and first aid instructions on the labels of 122 made in Nigeria herbal remedies was carried out. The results show that 6.6% of the herbal preparations had correct and appropriate information on their labels while another 6.6% carried legible print size. Only 9, 1.6, 3.3, 1.6% showed dosage, composition, expiration date and indication to consult expert if symptoms persist respectively. None of the herbal remedies described signs and symptoms of poisoning or recommended consultation of a poison control center in the event of poisoning. |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://idosi.org/wjms/1(2)2006/9.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |