Patent medicine
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British pronunciation/pˈeɪtənt mˈɛdsən/
American pronunciation/pˈæʔn̩t mˈɛdəsən/

Definice a Význam "patent medicine"

Patent medicine
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patentovaný lék

over-the-counter remedies sold without scientific validation for their effectiveness and safety

What is a "patent medicine"?

A patent medicine refers to a type of medication that is typically sold without a prescription and is advertised as a cure for various illnesses or health conditions. In the past, these medicines were marketed with claims of effectiveness, often using catchy names and packaging to attract consumers. They became popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries before government authorities started to apply stricter standards for medical claims and ingredients. Patent medicines often has ingredients that were not mentioned or made claims that were not scientifically proven, leading to concerns about their safety and effectiveness. Today, the term "patent medicine" is sometimes used to refer to products that make exaggerated health claims without enough evidence.

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Some patent medicines contained ingredients with questionable efficacy.
People purchased patent medicine without a prescription for self-treatment.
In the past, people relied on patent medicine for various health issues.
Some patent medicines claimed to be cure-alls for multiple ailments.
People were drawn to the promises of quick relief offered by patent medicine.
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