Healthy Skepticism Library item: 6659

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Publication type: Journal Article

Lexchin J, Vitry A.
Re: the promotion of Smecta (smectite)
1996 Apr;

Abstract:

Beaufour-Ipsen markets Smecta (smectite) in France and Africa as a complement to oral rehydration therapy for the treatment of diarrhea. The scientific literature does not support this use of the product.

Keywords:
*analysis/Africa/France/developed countries/developing countries/diarrhea/Smecta/children/safety & risk information/quality of information/WHO/World Health Organization/MaLAM/Medical Lobby for Appropriate Marketing/ETHICAL ISSUES IN PROMOTION: COMPANY STANDARDS/EVALUATION OF PROMOTION: DRUG SAFETY/PROMOTION AND HEALTH NEEDS: PROMOTION IN DEVELOPED COUNTRIES/PROMOTION AND HEALTH NEEDS: PROMOTION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES/PROMOTION IN SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC AREAS: DIARRHEA