Abbott cautions with care Tips to avoid fake anti-obesity drugs for consumers

Bangkok--Sep 24--Weber Shandwick (Thailand) The burgeoning weight control business, with a total market value exceeding 6,000 million baht, has led to tougher competition among weight control products and slimming centers. Reports about drug trafficking or counterfeit anti-obesity drugs appear frequently in newspapers. Abbott Laboratories Limited, a leader in weight management pharmaceutical research and analysis field, alerts consumers on how to tell counterfeit anti-obesity drugs from the real ones by giving tips and setting up a call center. Abbott Laboratories senior manager of sales and marketing Amporn Charoensomsak said "The market value of anti-obesity drugs in Thailand is worth approximately 400 million baht. The growth averages 15% and is expected to continue at this level. There are three types of anti-obesity pills. The 1st one is the old group of medication. Chemically similar to amphetamines, it acts on certain brain chemicals responsible for controlling appetite and stimulating enthusiasm. It is strong and recommended for short-term usage because it can affect mental and nervous systems. The 2nd one prevents the digestion of fat and therefore is suitable only for those that consume high fat meals. The 3rd one, the new group, which fulfills the feeling of satiety, is appropriate for up to one-year usage. The user can lose weight while changing behavior that leads to obesity. All groups of anti-obesity drugs should be offered by doctors and experts in order to confirm safety and efficiency" "Easy tips to consider an appropriate medication start with consulting doctors and experts for drug recommendation. Consumers must ask about the drug's trade name, the chemical name, the manufacturer and the importer. Also, they should inspect the neatness of packaging and information in the label or attached instructions regarding manufacturing date and correct usage of the drug. Generally, a drug's name and milligram can be found on the tablet or capsule. But if the information is not found, consumers should arrange to meet more reliable doctors or experts." Khun Amporn added. Khun Amporn also said "Fake anti-obesity drugs cannot help shed excess weight and could even lead to dangerous or severe effects. Abbott Laboratories has long placed importance on consumers' wellbeing. Therefore, we suggest the consumers seek doctors or experts for individual diet and exercise programs instead of buying cheap but ineffective drugs again and again." For more tips on weight loss plan, contact the Call Center at 02 655 0405. For more information, please contact: Ms. Chamaiporn Pramjid Abbott Laboratories Limited Tel: 02 252 0756 / Email: [email protected] or Ms. Jensiree Esaparn / Ms. Tippawan Wortong PR Consultant, Weber Shandwick (Thailand) End. -PM-

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