Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Cutaneous adverse drug reactions (CADRs) are common and may cause 3% of all disability injuries during hospitalization. The present study was conducted to assess the CADRs with various FDCs. Materials & Methods: 150 cases of suspected CADRs presented with the use of FDCs were included. The severity of these CADRs was assessed by Hartwig scale. Results: CADR found to be SJS- TENS in 15.5%, Erythroderma in 6%, MPDR in 12.5%, FDE in 45% and rash in 21%. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). CADRs were due to self medication in 65% and prescribed by practitioners in 35%. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Most of the adverse drug reactions were due to self medications. Key words: Self medications, Cutaneous adverse drug reactions, Fixed drug.