Saridon: Effective, But Not Safe?

Have you ever seen this commercial on TV before?

It’s a short local version commercial of a so-so popular painkiller (analgesic) called Saridon. Whenever I get a headache or a fever, my mother or grandmother would always tell me to drink Saridon as it is proven more effective compared to the other common painkillers based on their experience. In turn, when a friend experiences the same, I also suggest Saridon. But what do I know about Saridon aside from its being a painkiller? None. Let me check Google for this.

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Does The Line “No Approved Therapeutic Claims” Do Any Good?

Supplements -- herbal, vitamins, minerals, etc. | Photo by Alex Segre from Flickr

The line “No Approved Therapeutic Claims” found at the end of supplement ads is cliche. We see it everywhere — commercials, newspaper ads, magazines, social networks and obviously on the boxes of health supplements themselves. While every Filipino can memorize this 4-line phrase, I doubt that only a few percent really understood the vague yet important message behind it. The Department of Health tried to wipe away the confusion (as therapeutic is not your friendly-type word) by converting the phrase into its Filipino version:

Mahalagang Paalala: Ang (name of product) Ay Hindi Gamot At Hindi Dapat Gamiting Panggamot sa Anumang Uri ng Sakit.

Did that help? Partly, but no. Multi-level marketing models, celebrity-driven commercials and heavy advertising don’t contribute either.

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Super One: Globe’s Unlimited Call & Text Offer

Globe Telecom tries to catch up on the competitive lane competing against other mobile networks offering unlimited call and text services to their consumers. Introducing the newest offer from Globe, Super One, the latest telebabad service for Globe Postpaid and Fully Loaded subscribers.

Super One is unique because it is the first and only unlimited call/text service to your frequently called number. You only have to pick at least a single number (you can choose more than one though) and sign it up as your Super One. Using your Globe Postpaid plan, calling and texting that person to your heart’s desire is made possible.You can choose whether to stay in touch with your spouse, lover, best friend, or whoever you may want to get connected always through call and text. Globe Super One subscription is only P150 for each number every month.

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