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Self-medication is the selection and use of non-prescription medicines by individuals’ own initiatives to treat self-recognized illnesses or symptoms. The trend of using drugs on their own that is self-medication has been increasing in developing countries as well as in developed countries in recent years. It is practiced significantly worldwide even though its type, extent and reasons for its practice may vary. Minor ailments like sore throat, fever, cough and diarrhoea can be relieved with self-medications such as paracetamol or other traditional remedies, without seeking for consultation from general practitioners. Parents usually take the responsibility to come up with some kind of treatment for their children.