Ms. Toral is worried about this ingredient because it
was already banned outside of the country and why it passed the BFAD and DOH
approval. When we know it was banned for sure that it was lethal and it’s not
good for our health, so how come this drug is available in our country
(Philippines) and as affordable as the generic one? Can we take a risk to know
that our fellows, our families and our friends might purchase the said drug and
risk their health?
I know I’m not an expert about this matter but what’s
important to me is the safety and health of my family. But Saridon’s formula contained
phenacetin known to be carcinogenic or can cause cancer with prolong used. And
Propyphenazone has a component of this, an NSAID or a non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drug like aspirin that if taken excessively can cause
bleeding. And if you watch CSI series in Las Vegas you can encountered there
that a suspect use this drug to slowly killed her husband, so I say that
Saridon is really fatal.
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| Saridon's catchy commercial on National TV |
And if I were you I’ll stay away with this drug and
stick to what we already use like paracetamol, ibuprofen or mefenamic acid
though any drug has a side effect at least these drug has a lesser negative
review unlike Saridon that’s becoming to be a legal killer sitting on the shelves
of pharmacy stores.
I hoped that BFAD and DOH will issue a statement
regarding the safety of Saridon as a painkiller or (I say life killer), and
also to Bayer who manufactured such drugs that risks health over their damn
business.
Check out the link below for more info about Saridon :
Oh wow! this is something everyone should know. If it got banned in other countries, surely there;s a serious reason behind. I hope this is not something our health sector failed to oversee due to incompetence again. Unless something was done to address the issue (whatever that is). Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this article. Not very familiar with Saridon but upon seeing the image, I remember the commercial na nga. For headache, my family often keep Biogesic or Advil lang.
ReplyDeleteSaridon has become a hot topic lately, albeit on a negative note. I hope the DOH/BFAD address this issue the soonest.
ReplyDeleteOh man these issues should be taken more seriously and to have the proper action applied immediately. Tsk.
ReplyDeleteFor one the commercial is an overkill. This is really a critical matter and I hope Bayer's own Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives take out the product while doubts exists about its safety. DOH and BFAD on the otherhand should hold the product pending further studies or support on its safety.
ReplyDeletesaridon is ibuprofen right? just like alaxan. i think its effective. but the commercial should be safe and effective at the same time :)
ReplyDeleteRovie
The Bargain Doll
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Hi sis Rovie you misunderstood it, the common ingredients are paracetamol only, Saridon has Propyphenazone known as carnogenic in prolong use and caffeine
DeleteThis is sad , huh? Saridon should be banned from the Philippine market if it is really fatal to our health.
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MrsMartinez
Waah they should ban it here if it's banned everywhere else.
ReplyDeleteWe need a stronger information campaign regarding this sensitive issue. I wonder how did this medicine enter the Philippine market so easy. I mean, we are supposed to have a screening agency or something like that.
ReplyDeleteI have always a headache and I drink any pain reliever available. This is new to me, now I will never buy saridon.
ReplyDeleteOnce a controversial medicines is banned for usage, it should be observed all throughout and the reasons why it is prohibited for intake should be made public. Anyone who takes in something should be cautious.
ReplyDeletetruly, we simply want to hear from the authority.....bayer should also do a campaign to inform us about the truth about the drug
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