That’s actually a great way to make sure people know exactly what they’re taking. It can sometimes be tricky to identify the active ingredient in products with brand names.
VioEnvy on
I prefer this
ManureTrip on
I wish my country did this too, even though I always check (/only buy the same old things.)
budgetboarvessel on
I think the bliss lookalike is more interesting
gohan0098 on
How much is that? I’ve never seen a box of 5 tablets. Here in Chile it’s like 30 tablets at maybe… 1 or 2 dollars?
boneful_watermelon on
I’ve always just assumed that all medicines are labeled that way across the globe. Rare W for the PH I guess
-Loki_123 on
Wait, it’s not like that in other countries?? Random PH W I guess.
yeontura on
Pinoy here. Yall don’t???
Ok_Rush_6354 on
This is how it should be.
I hate how Americans refuse to use the drug name. (Mainly in healthcare settings) e.g versed for Midazolam, zofran for Ondansetron, maxalon for metoclopramide etc etc
It’s unnecessary and confusing.
nyrb001 on
Canada here – maybe not quite as prominent but absolutely front and center! There’s no doubt that the generic is the same stuff as the name brand.
tierencia on
Which is why I had no issue getting my OTC meds when I was living at Philippines. Didn’t have to deal with local brand names.
Responsible-Leg-712 on
It’s mandated by law in the Philippines.
Not only in the packaging of medications but also on doctor’s prescriptions do they require writing the generic name if the doctors also indicate the brand name. This is to allow citizens a more affordable / low-cost alternative to prescribed medications, and allow public education that being “branded” does not mean it’s more effective than the “generic” drugs.
samuraijon on
5 tablets in a big box 😛
dreamsandabyss on
Omg something I can contribute on. So it’s mandated by law and we have an Ad Standard Council who reviews materials for things like pharmaceuticals, milk, etc. before a brand or company can publish advertising or packaging materials.
There’s all sort of rules to keep in mind. Like for medicine, the generic name should always be bigger than the brand name. Disclaimers such as “vs. previous formulation” and the like would also be required to be at least 50% size of whatever you’re claiming.
LesserCornholio on
The Windows XP wallpaper will never die
the_grangergirl on
There’s also a law in the Philippines that doctors ahould prescribe medications with their Generic names!
Analysis-Klutzy on
Tbats like when neurofen got busted fpr selling 10 different kinds of product, all of which contained nothing bit 500mg ibuprofen. They didnt hide it though. It said so on the box. Not their fault people dont care to read
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That’s actually a great way to make sure people know exactly what they’re taking. It can sometimes be tricky to identify the active ingredient in products with brand names.
I prefer this
I wish my country did this too, even though I always check (/only buy the same old things.)
I think the bliss lookalike is more interesting
How much is that? I’ve never seen a box of 5 tablets. Here in Chile it’s like 30 tablets at maybe… 1 or 2 dollars?
I’ve always just assumed that all medicines are labeled that way across the globe. Rare W for the PH I guess
Wait, it’s not like that in other countries?? Random PH W I guess.
Pinoy here. Yall don’t???
This is how it should be.
I hate how Americans refuse to use the drug name. (Mainly in healthcare settings) e.g versed for Midazolam, zofran for Ondansetron, maxalon for metoclopramide etc etc
It’s unnecessary and confusing.
Canada here – maybe not quite as prominent but absolutely front and center! There’s no doubt that the generic is the same stuff as the name brand.
Which is why I had no issue getting my OTC meds when I was living at Philippines. Didn’t have to deal with local brand names.
It’s mandated by law in the Philippines.
Not only in the packaging of medications but also on doctor’s prescriptions do they require writing the generic name if the doctors also indicate the brand name. This is to allow citizens a more affordable / low-cost alternative to prescribed medications, and allow public education that being “branded” does not mean it’s more effective than the “generic” drugs.
5 tablets in a big box 😛
Omg something I can contribute on. So it’s mandated by law and we have an Ad Standard Council who reviews materials for things like pharmaceuticals, milk, etc. before a brand or company can publish advertising or packaging materials.
There’s all sort of rules to keep in mind. Like for medicine, the generic name should always be bigger than the brand name. Disclaimers such as “vs. previous formulation” and the like would also be required to be at least 50% size of whatever you’re claiming.
The Windows XP wallpaper will never die
There’s also a law in the Philippines that doctors ahould prescribe medications with their Generic names!
Tbats like when neurofen got busted fpr selling 10 different kinds of product, all of which contained nothing bit 500mg ibuprofen. They didnt hide it though. It said so on the box. Not their fault people dont care to read
Buy 4 get 1 free is a pretty wierd generic name