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Table 3 Labeling status in oral liquid preparations containing ethanol

From: Prevalence of ethanol and other potentially harmful excipients in pediatric oral medicines: survey of community pharmacies in a Nigerian City

No of formulations

Details required

Yes (%)

42

Leaflet insert present and legible

29 (69)

42

Warning statement included

24 (57)

42

Formulation has protective screw cap

29 (69)

42

Amount in mg per dose stated

19 (45)

18

Equiv. of wine/beer for 100 mg/dose and above stated

15 (83)