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Table 3 Frequency of nonprescription medication use and details (n = 237)

From: Factors associated with the use of dietary supplements and over-the-counter medications in Japanese elderly patients

Nonprescription medications

n (%)

Dietary supplements

204 (28.0)

 Vitamin/minerals

48 (6.6)

 Calcium

16 (2.2)

 Vitamin C

12 (1.6)

 Vitamin E

4 (0.5)

 Any vitamin B

21 (2.9)

 Chondroitin-glucosamine

29 (4.0)

 Omega-3 fatty acids

9 (1.2)

 Zinc

5 (0.7)

Aojiru (Green juice)

30 (4.1)

 Coenzyme Q-10

3 (0.4)

 Probiotics

8 (1.1)

 Sesamin

12 (1.6)

 Garlic

10 (1.4)

 Hyaluronic acid/Collagen

15 (2.1)

 Propolis/Royal Jerry

13 (1.8)

 Vinegar

5 (0.7)

 Blueberry, Carotenoids

13 (1.8)

 Amino acids, Proteins

6 (0.8)

 Combined natural products

24 (3.3)

 Enzymes

9 (1.2)

 Others

11 (1.5)

OTCs

66 (9.1)

 Digestives

27 (3.7)

 Laxative

14 (1.9)

 Analgesics

5 (0.7)

 Antihistamines

3 (0.4)

Herbal medicines

26 (3.6)

Not reported

39 (5.3)