Healthy Skepticism Library item: 6657

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Publication type: Journal Article

Beaufour-Ipsen claims Smecta “treats the symptoms” and optimises the use of oral rehydration therapy
MaLAM International News 1996; 14:(4):1-2

Abstract:

Beaufour-Ipsen has used appealing anthropological studies and the seeming support of a prestigious organization, the World Health Organization, to associate Smecta with science although there is no evidence to support its use.

Keywords:
*analysis/Beaufour-Ipsen/Smecta/WHO/World Health Organization/diarrhea/ information from companies/ quality of information/MaLAM/Medical Lobby for Appropriate Marketing/ETHICAL ISSUES IN PROMOTION: COMPANY STANDARDS/PROMOTION IN SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC AREAS: DIARRHEA