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- Comparative ingredient analysis of cosmetic products: are branded products better than supermarket?Publication . Carvalho, A.; Castro, F.; Miranda, M.; Raposo, S.; Auxtero, Maria Deolinda
- Cosmetic Consumer Profiling : a look at cosmetic product sourcePublication . Carvalho, A.; Gonçalves, C.; Castro, F.; Miranda, M.; Raposo, S.; Auxtero, Maria Deolinda
- Potential herb–drug interactions in the management of age-related cognitive dysfunctionPublication . Auxtero, Maria Deolinda; Chalante, Susana; Abade, Mário R.; Jorge, Rui; Fernandes, A.I.
- Vitamin D in food supplements: labeling surveyPublication . Figueiredo, Alexandra; Auxtero, Maria Deolinda; Moutinho, Maria Guilhermina; Neves, Inês; Inez, Raquel; Reis Costa, IsabelAn adequate vitamin D (vitD) intake (Recommended Daily Allowance, RDA= 5μg) is crucial for health maintenance and its deficiency is associated with several health problems. The increase in hypovitaminosis D cases and the proliferation of food supplements (FS) that are easily accessible by the population, have led to an unrestrained chronic consumption of FS. VitD may accumulate in the body and originate toxicity (Tolerable Upper Limit, UL=100 μg). The aim of this study was to evaluate if daily vitD doses mentioned in FS labels are in conformity with RDA. 210 solid and liquid FS (for pediatrics and adults) sold in Portuguese pharmacies, supermarkets, health shops and on the internet were examined for indicated daily intake of vitD and compared to RDA and UL values. 51.43% of FS have values higher than RDA, 8.57% higher than UL. The average vitD daily dose in FS is 24.48 μg, with a high variability between samples (0.25 - 250 μg). Majority of FS labels recommend vitD daily doses above RDA and some even above UL, regardless of being for adults or children. Therefore, it is crucial that vitD dose in FS is reviewed to ensure the safety of these products.
- Composição corporal e suplementos alimentaresPublication . Palma, Beatriz; Marques, Catarina; Quendera, Catarina; Costa, Inês; Figueiredo, Maria Leonor; Ramalho, Renata; Auxtero, Maria Deolinda
- Terapêuticas fotossensibilizantes em idosos : uma realidade subvalorizadaPublication . Auxtero, Maria Deolinda; Brito, José; Costa, Isabel Margarida
- Avaliação da ingestão de cafeínaPublication . Pereira, Diana; Morcocean, Lídia; Silva, Mariana; Gomes, Raquel; Ramalho, Renata; Auxtero, Maria Deolinda
- Recurso a terapêuticas não convencionais e adesão à terapêutica farmacológica em patologias crónicasPublication . Gonçalves, Joana; Jorge, Rui; Cortes, Mariana; Santos, Rita; Gallego, Maria; Auxtero, Maria Deolinda
- Silicone-outPublication . Prisal, Pedro; Barata, Natália; Auxtero, Maria Deolinda; Raposo, Sara
- Drug-Induced photosensitivityPublication . Silva, Inês; Auxtero, Maria DeolindaDrug-induced photosensitivity is an abnormal skin reaction in individuals exposed to radiation and certain drugs. A literature review was carried out through a database search such as Pubmed, Cochrane Library and Science Direct, in order to identify drugs that cause photosensitivity reactions and acknowledge the role of the pharmacist in the management and prevention of such reactions. Articles dated until 2020 were included both written in English, Portuguese and Spanish. The prevalence of photosensitivity reactions depends on factors such as the geographical area and prescription and use habits. Various drug classes, namely NSAIDs (ketoprofen and piroxicam), Antifungals, Antibiotics (tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones), Antihypertensive, Statins, Antiarrhythmics (amiodarone), Retinoids e Chemotherapeutics (vemurafenib), are among the most frequently associated with the induction of photosensitivity reactions. Chronic exposure to these drugs may be associated with na increased risk of photocarcinogenesis. A wide range of drugs, including the ones not subject to medical prescription, may induce photosensitivity, meaning that additional photo-protection precautions must be applied to the patient. The role of the pharmacist plays an important part in the medical counselling, prevention and management of eventual cutaneous reactions associated to those therapeutics.
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