Chinese Journal of Pharmacovigilance ›› 2016, Vol. 13 ›› Issue (6): 341-343.

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Problems and Countermeasures of Labeling Contents of Using in the Elderly in Medicine Instructions in China

FAN Yan, XIA Dong-sheng*   

  1. Center for Drug Reevaluation, China Food and Drug Administration, Beijing 100045, China
  • Received:2016-07-22 Revised:2016-07-22 Online:2016-06-20 Published:2016-07-22

Abstract: Objective To provide reference for labeling contents of using in the elderly in medicine instructions in China. Methods The regulations about labeling contents of using in the elderly in medicine instructions in China were summarized and the related literatures were searched. The current status and problems of labeling contents of using in the elderly were comprehensively analyzed. Then the recommendations were proposed. Results Some medicine instructions were insufficient or imprecise in our country, which might be related to many factors, such as insufficient studies of medication for the elderly, lacking of the sense of responsibility among drug manufacturers, etc. Conclusion It is necessary to strengthen the responsibility of drug manufacturers based on studies of medicines used for the elderly, and constantly standardize the labeling contents of using in the elderly in medicine instructions, so as to enhance the medication safety of the elderly.

Key words: medicine instruction, elderly, problem, countermeasure

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