Overview of Self-Medication Use of Analgesics at Apotek Seger Waras Tidar

Analgesics are a type of medication used to manage pain. The purpose of this study is to describe the use of Analgesic medications through self-medication at Apotek Seger Waras Tidar. The study was conducted at Apotek Seger Waras Tidar qualitatively observational using purposive sampling with a total of 68 respondents. Data analysis was descriptive using the percentage of each question in the questionnaire medication use Analgetik. The results showed that the majority of respondents were female 60.3%, aged 18-25 years 41.2%, with high school education 63.2%, and housewives 23.5%. The most commonly used analgesics were Ibuprofen 26.5%, Mefenamic Acid 20.6%, Diclofenac Sodium 19.1%, Meloxicam 14.7%, Ketorolac 11.8%, Diclofenac Potassium 4.4%, and Piroxicam 2.9%. According to the questionnaire, all respondents had used analgesics 100%, with 51.5% using them 1-5 times per month, 54.4% purchasing them from pharmacies within the last month, and 41.2% obtaining information from family or friends. Additionally, 80.9% always read the medication leaflet, with 63.2% understanding only part of it, and 86.8% purchasing their medication from pharmacies. The most common condition treated was toothache 35.3%, with 67.6% reporting reduced pain or complete relief. If the pain did not subside, 70.6% of respondents would visit a doctor. No side effects were reported by 83.8% of respondents, and 77.9% would stop using the medication and consult a doctor if side effects occurred. Conclusion: analgesics are used 1-5 times per month primarily for toothache, with the effect being reduced pain or complete relief.