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Nasal decongestants in Brazil are available without prescription. They are one of the most requested medications in Brazil. The use of nasal decongestants, however, may lead to serious consequences. For this study, university students majoring in the health field were evaluated in terms of their profile regarding the use of nasal decongestants. Additionally, health sciences seniors were evaluated regarding their level of knowledge concerning the correct and proper use of nasal decongestants. Among the 71.8% of respondents who had already used topic nasal decongestants, 64.3% had used this medication for at least 15 days and 64.6% had started using it due to nasal obstruction. The gathered data indicate that the pharmacist was the main health professional reported as having provided patients with guidance on how to use this medication. A five-point Likert Type intensity scale (3.6 ± 0.08) shows that a regular level of knowledge has been observed among the students. Most of the students polled were concluded to incorrectly use topic nasal decongestants. Furthermore, the results of this study indicate that the future health professionals are not well prepared to promote health education for patients concerning the rational use of nasal decongestants. Os descongestionantes nasais representam um dos grupos de medicamentos mais procurados dentro da automedicação no Brasil e as consequências ocasionadas pelo uso prolongado podem ser graves. Neste estudo foi aplicado a universitários da área de saúde um instrumento de avaliação para coleta de informações relacionadas ao perfil do uso destes medicamentos e outro instrumento para os alunos do último ano destas áreas para avaliar o nível de conhecimentos sobre o uso racional e correto dos descongestionantes nasais. Dos acadêmicos entrevistados, 71,8% fazem ou já fizeram o uso de descongestionantes nasais tópicos e destes, 64,3% utilizaram o medicamento por menos de 15 dias; 64,6% iniciaram o uso do descongestionante devido à obstrução nasal. Os dados obtidos ainda mostraram o farmacêutico como principal profissional responsável pela orientação do uso do medicamento aos usuários. Foi observado nível de conhecimento regular por parte dos alunos, através da escala de intensidade de cinco pontos do tipo Likert (3,6 ± 0,08). Conclui-se pelo uso incorreto de descongestionantes nasais tópicos pela maioria dos entrevistados e que falta preparo aos futuros profissionais para correta educação aos pacientes

Evaluation of the use of topic nasal decongestants in university students from health sciences courses