Mortality during the winter flu epidemic - Two cases of death associated with self-medication

We report two cases of mortality associated with the recent winter influenz a outbreak. Both cases were associated with self-medication. in one case an elderly lady died from haemorrhagic duodenitis induced by over the counter ibuprofen, In the second ease the lady died from the consequences of excee ding the recommended doses of paracetamol by combining doses of the generic product with proprietary flu-remedies and Tylex (paracetamol and codeine).