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New Campaign Targets Fraudulent Products
News [1] | June 15, 2011
By Jamie L. Habib [2]
The FDA and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) jointly launched the “Fraudulent STD Products
Initiative.” This campaign targets over-the-counter (OTC) products sold online or in retail stores that
claim to prevent, cure, or treat sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
The FDA and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) jointly launched the “Fraudulent STD Products
Initiative.” This campaign targets over-the-counter (OTC) products sold online or in retail stores that
claim to prevent, cure, or treat sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). At this time, there are no
proven OTC or online products that treat or prevent STDs, nor has the FDA evaluated these products
for safety and effectiveness (Table).1,2 The FDA and FTC believe these products may pose significant
public health risk in that persons could be inaccurately treated, leading to delays in getting medical
treatment and increasing the possibility of spreading disease to a sexual partner.1 The crux of the
initiative is that only health care professionals can accurately diagnose and appropriately treat STDs.
Table. OTC Products Falsely Claiming to Treat or Prevent STDs
Manufacturer
Product Name
Immuneglory (Arenvy Laboratories, Inc)
ImmuneGlory
Viruxo
Viruxo
Masterpeace, Inc.
Disintegrate Formula, Echinacea/Golden Seal,
Detox Formula, Burdock Extract
Int’l Inst of Holistic Health (doctorAJAdams)
Oil of Oregano P73 Physician’s Strength, Essaic
Tonic Liquid Drops, Colloidal Silver 500ppm
(Liquid)
PolyDNA
Gene-Eden
Pacific Naturals
Herpeset, Wartrol
Derma Remedies
H-Stop DX, H-Guard DX, Molluscum DX, Wart Dx
Flor Nutraceuticals
Herpaflor Outbreak Response Topical Liquid,
Herpafl?r Outbreak Response Tablets, Herpaflor
Outbreak Response Combo Pack, Herpaflor Daily
Formula Tablets, Herpaflor Complete Package
Medavir
Medavir, ViraBalm, Vyristic Immune Support,
Medavir H-Elimination Kit
Never An Outbreak
O2xygen Force (Oxygen Force/OxyForce), DMSO
Cream, DMSO Roll-on, DMSO Cream with Aloe,
AlkaLife
EverCLR3
EverCLR3
Chlamydia-Clinic.com
C-Cure
DMSO, dimethyl sulfoxide.
From FDA Web site. 2011.2
References:
References
1. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Fraudulent products: sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
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2. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. OTC products falsely claiming to treat or prevent STDs.
Accessed May 14, 2011.
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