Charles Teves
On Thursday, Iloilo Rep. Janette Garin warned of utilizing the Fabunan antiviral injection. She supports the Palace’s appeal that the FDA study the injection first.
“I fully support Malacanang’s call to have the Fabunan viral injection studied by the FDA. Is it indeed an effective cure? Is it under clinical trial? If it’s for clinic use, there should still be medical transparency.
“If this viral injection is what it claims to be, then let’s have the FDA study its effectiveness and make a pronouncement whether it’s safe or not.”
The former health secretary urged the public to think twice before doing anything as it relates to treatments for COVID-19.
“We should be wary of the things we read, see or watch on social media. Not all trending posts about COVID-19 cures are backed up by science.
“We all want a vaccine, a medicine to save us from COVID-19 but we should be more critical of viral posts on social media. Let us put forward products which are scientifically and medically proven to help us fight COVID-19.”
A vaccine has yet to be created, but President Rodrigo Duterte has said that a P10 million reward will be given to any Filipino who can find the vaccine.
Posts about the Fabunan AntiViral Injection (FAI) has been making rounds on social media, saying that it is the cure for COVID-19.
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The FDA has warned the public of the FAI, saying that the claims of effectiveness in treating COVID-19 is “unproven”.
“Currently there are no registered drugs or vaccines that are licensed specifically for use in COVID-19 treatment or prevention,” said the agency on April 8.
“Manufacturers and vendors of unlicensed products such as PRODEX B and the Fabunan Antiviral Injections have been informed regarding the process and requirements to register their products with the FDA Center for Drug Regulation and Research (CDRR).
“No applications for product registration have been filed to date. Until such products are proven safe and effective for use in the treatment of COVID-19 they cannot be dispensed to the public nor can therapeutic claims be made.”
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The FDA has also cautioned about PRODEX B, saying that the COVID-19 drug combination is unregistered.
The WHO even recently mentioned that there is still no cure for the virus.
