Healthy Skepticism Library item: 6805

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Publication type: Journal Article

Lexchin J.
Re: the promotion of Atarax (hydroxyzine dichlorhydrate)
1998 Mar;

Abstract:

In the Ivory Coast UBC Pharma SA is marketing Atarax (hydroxyzine dichlorhydrate) in a wide variety of conditions including cardiovascular, gastro-intestinal, dermatologyic and respiratory symptoms. The scientific literature does not support the use of this product in these conditions.

Keywords:
*analysis/Ivory Coast/developing countries/Atarax/hydroxyzine/quality of information/UBC Pharma SA/Medical Lobby for Appropriate Marketing/MaLAM/ETHICAL ISSUES IN PROMOTION: COMPANY STANDARDS/PROMOTION AND HEALTH NEEDS: PROMOTION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES