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Boiron Oscillococcinum Class Action Lawsuit
By Mike Holter
A class action lawsuit claims that Boiron, Inc. sells a natural flu remedy called Oscillococcinum (Oscillo) that “is nothing more than a sugar pill,” despite falsely advertising that it contains an active ingredient known to treat flu symptoms.
According to the Oscillococcinum class action lawsuit, Boiron falsely advertises that Oscillo has the ability to cure the flu because it contains an active ingredient it claims is proven to get rid of flu symptoms in 48 hours.
“Unfortunately, Defendants fail to inform consumers of the truth regarding Oscillo and is purported active ingredient,” the Boiron class action lawsuit says. “The truth is that the listed active ingredient in Oscillo, Anas Barbariae Hepatis et Cordis Extractum, is neither active in combating the flu nor is it actually an ingredient in Oscillo.”
The ingredient, the Oscillo class action lawsuit continues, “is a fancy way for Defendants to hide the truth from the general public. The truth being that [the ingredient] is actually Muscovy Duck Liver and Heart…and has no known medicinal quality. Further, in the extreme dilution claimed by Defendants, it has no impact on the human body whatsoever because it is not present in Oscillo.”
In fact, the active ingredient is so diluted in Oscillo, the class action lawsuit claims, that the “probability of getting 1 molecule of the active ingredient of Oscillo in a regular dosage is approximately equal to winning the Powerball every week for nearly an entire year. Simply states, there is no trace of the purported active ingredient in Oscillo. Oscillo is nothing more than sugar (85% sucrose and 15% lactose).”
The Oscillococcinum class action lawsuit is brought on behalf of all California residents who purchased Oscillo at any time within the past four years. It is seeking restitution; compensatory, actual, general statutory, exemplary, punitive and any other damages legally available; and an injunction ordering Boiron to cease and desist its fraudulent advertising of the product.
Updated January 18th, 2012
Originally Published August 8th, 2011
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I try this and work . But you can take cipro or levaquin and get sick and riun your life . Keep dreaming the pharma is here to help us
I could also drink Drano, but I would rather read whats in it and decide if it was good for me, bad for me, or does absolutely nothing.
Direct experience is all that matters. If you close your mind to the more subtle aspects of reality you’re missing most of the show.
And therefore as a stranger give it welcome.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio,
Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
This product is a life saver, I’m no doctor, { you make that obvious } I dont work for the company. Just a normal house wife that loves to try new things { I’m sure your husband is very happy about that, not sure what it has to do with this article } ! 1. This stuff really works I’ve been using it for about 2 years or so whenever we get the flu sometimes I even use it with a bad cold and you feel like yourself in no time, no nausea, chills, all of the symptoms gone, but like with any medicine if you don’t continue with your next dose your symptoms will come back, I can honestly say it does cut the duration of the flu down also { living proof that the placebo effect is real, just an FYI, tictacs are cheaper and at least make your breath smell better } . This is the best Medicine ever and I’m not a homeopathic kind of person, but i deserted to give it a try it was the best decision, So to you lawyer that’s on her trying to give the medicine a bad rap go and try it yourself before telling your assumptions { I have sugar in my coffee every morning, I know what it does, thanks anyway } ! You have no clue what your talking about trust me a tic tax wouldn’t work like this so get your facts straight about the ingredients you have no clue what they really are { Pretty sure we made it clear what they were, are you seeing something on the side of the bottle / box that we done? } … Just know that they work, and are approved to be on the market! I hate when people sue everyone especially when its a good product that might be recalled because one IDIOT! { People aren’t suing because they need the money, they are suing for false advertising. You would have to fully read the article to know what we are talking about. Since you are into trying new things, try reading the ingredients before posting. }
The ingredients are 85% sucrose and 15% lactose. 100% sugar. Everyone with a brain knows exactly what the ingredients are.
The sugar is the INACTIVE ingredients it says right there on the box. Try reading under ACTIVE INGREDIENT!
This product is a life saver, I’m no doctor, I dont work for the company. Just a normal house wife that loves to try new things! 1. This stuff really works I’ve been using it for about 2 years or so whenever we get the flu sometimes I even use it with a bad cold and you feel like yourself in no time, no nausea, chills, all of the symptoms gone, but like with any medicine if you don’t continue with your next dose your symptoms will come back, I can honestly say it does cut the duration of the flu down also. This is the best Medicine ever and I’m not a homeopathic kind of person, but i deserted to give it a try it was the best decision, So to you lawyer that’s on her trying to give the medicine a bad rap go and try it yourself before telling your assumptions! You have no clue what your talking about trust me a tic tax wouldn’t work like this so get your facts straight about the ingredients you have no clue what they really are… Just know that they work, and are approved to be on the market! I hate when people sue everyone especially when its a good product that might be recalled because one IDIOT!
My favorite part of all this is the people talking about how it worked for them. I do think this is true because the placebo effect is real. When you need to realize is, a tic tac would be better for you, because you would also have fresh breath, other than than, you get no benefit.
Big Boy:
“Are you kidding me? I’ve been taking this product for about 10 yrs and have not gotten the flu full term in those 10 yrs.”
Must be the sugar pill big boy. Have you actually read whats in it? enjoy that duck molecule if you happen to find one.
Mark Goodman, ND :
“It’s obvious the lawyers have no idea how homeopathic medicines work.”
By your statement, I am going to assume ND stands for ‘Not Doctor’
Lois:
“I have used this product and the cold remedy. THEY WORK. I don’t know how either, but they work.”
If you are implying the purpose of this medicine is to play upon your simplicity and line their pockets with your money, then yes, they work well.
Franz:
“I am Physician (MD) holding a PhD in Molecular Cancer Biuology. I have no clue of how it works, but it works. I was reluctant to take it but my wife who is also an MD insisted that I should take it. Finally I agreed to take it (two years ago) and now is my first option, because simply it works. I am sure this lawsuit was paid-promoted by Big Pharma.”
So how long have you worked for Boiron? Since you are a doctor, like you say, why don’t you provide some medical evidence?
Josh:
“Monkeys are funny”
Heck yeah monkeys are funny!!! I f*cking LOVE Monkeys!!
They’re selling a sugar pill – nothing more.
I think its a great product and well worth the cost. Have you ever read the 4 page pamplets that come with prescription drugs with all the side effects including sometimes what you are trying to rid.
No one is forced to buy this, we all have choices. If you don’t like it don’t buy it. As for me, I will, it seems to work and gets me back to the office quicker.
It’s obvious the lawyers have no idea how homeopathic medicines work.
Leave it up to some scummy lawyers in the United States to sue a company that has been manufacturing this stuff for over 60 years. Bottom line is this stuff has helped me out and if it’s simply placebo effect, I’m better with that than I am having consumed some chemical cocktail from big pharmaceutical companies out to make a buck instead of caring for people.
Anyone signing on to this lawsuit and especially the law offices responsible for bringing this forward should be ashamed of themselves. All you’re doing is perpetuating the circle of Americans loving their drugs and willing to be as lazy as possible to make a buck. Thanks!