Table 2 Frequencies of information provision to consumers and information collection from consumers
| N = 207 | Always | Sometimes | Not often | Not at all |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information provision | ||||
| Brand name |
91 (44.0) |
83 (40.1) |
28 (13.5) |
5 (2.4) |
| Indications |
151 (72.9) |
49 (23.7) |
6 (2.9) |
1 (0.5) |
| Dosage |
94 (45.4) |
99 (47.8) |
13 (6.3) |
1 (0.5) |
| Side effects |
42 (20.3) |
101 (48.8) |
59 (28.5) |
5 (2.4) |
| Ingredients |
71 (34.3) |
116 (56.0) |
18 (8.7) |
2 (1.0) |
| Precautions for use |
45 (21.7) |
100 (48.3) |
53 (25.6) |
9 (4.3) |
| Precautions for storage and handling |
14 (6.8) |
68 (32.9) |
100 (48.3) |
25 (12.1) |
| Information collection | ||||
| Symptoms |
191 (92.3) |
14 (6.8) |
1 (0.5) |
1 (0.5) |
| Age |
63 (30.4) |
107 (51.7) |
33 (15.9) |
4 (1.9) |
| Medical history |
46 (22.2) |
109 (52.7) |
45 (21.7) |
7 (3.4) |
| Pregnancy (for consumers of relevant age and sex) |
54 (26.1) |
97 (46.9) |
50 (24.2) |
6 (2.9) |
| Concomitant medications |
82 (39.6) |
101 (48.8) |
21 (10.1) |
3 (1.4) |
| Favorite items† |
13 (6.3) |
68 (32.9) |
102 (49.3) |
24 (11.6) |
| Allergies |
54 (26.1) |
103 (49.8) |
44 (21.3) |
6 (2.9) |