Healthy Skepticism Library item: 6834

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Publication type: Journal Article

Lexchin J.
Re: the promotion of Longifene (buclizine)
1998 Nov;

Abstract:

In African countries UBC Pharma SA is promoting Longifene (buclizine) for appetite stimulation and weight gain in children and adults. The scientific literature does not support this use for the product.

Keywords:
*analysis/Africa/developing countries/ appetite stimulants and suppressants/safety & risk information/quality of information/UBC Pharma SA/Longifene/buclizine/ adults/children/MaLAM/Medical Lobby for Appropriate Marketing/EVALUATION OF PROMOTION: DRUG SAFETY/PROMOTION AND HEALTH NEEDS: PROMOTION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES/PROMOTION IN SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC AREAS: WEIGHT GAIN AND LOSS