Healthy Skepticism Library item: 6919

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Publication type: Journal Article

Lexchin J.
Re: the promotion of Rocmaline (arginine, malic acid) in French-speaking Africa
1999 Dec;

Abstract:

In Benin FRILAB SA is marketing Rocmaline (arginine and malic acid) for the treatment of asthenia in adults and children. The scientific literature does not support this use of the product.

Keywords:
*analysis/Benin/developing countries/Rocmaline/FRILAB SA/arginine/malic acid/adults/children/quality of information/Medical Lobby for Appropriate Marketing/MaLAM/PROMOTION AND HEALTH NEEDS: PROMOTION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES