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AuthorPoudel, Arjun
AuthorAlam, Kadir
AuthorPalaian, Subish
AuthorIbrahim, Mohamed Izham Mohamed
Available date2021-07-05T10:58:27Z
Publication Date2016
Publication NameJournal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
ResourceScopus
URIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2016/20519.8686
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/21052
AbstractHerbal medicines are mostly prepared as a combination therapy that has been used since therapeutic was first practiced. Combination products, also known as Fixed Dose Combinations (FDCs) of herbal remedies are in widespread use in Nepal. Herbal FDCs are in common practice because it is believed to have better adherence, less side effects and easy accessibility. Nevertheless, combination products possess greater risk of adverse effects, increases costs associated with treatments and leads to an ineffective dosages. Herbal FDCs are used extensively in Nepal although the rationality beyond the use of these combinations is still unidentified and at times are questionable. Legislations governing the use of herbal medicines is lacking in Nepal. Many herbal FDCs are not supported by any scientific data and test for the presence of ingredients mentioned in the package insert/container label is always difficult. A FDC of herbal products must be based on clear criteria that guarantee consumer safety and appropriate indications. These criteria helps to protect the consumers or patients from the misleading claims and risk associated with the use of unjustifiable combination of herbal substances. Strict monitoring from the regulatory body and the public awareness on the cost as well as advantages and disadvantages of herbal FDCs is urgently required. 2016, Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. All rights reserved.
Languageen
PublisherJournal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
SubjectCombination therapy
Herbal medicines
Irrational drug use
TitleHerbal fixed dose combinations in Nepal : Growing concerns in a developing country
TypeArticle
PaginationFM01-FM03
Issue Number10
Volume Number10
dc.accessType Open Access


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