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The term 'alternative medicine' that is so commonly used today is somewhat unsuitable since that would seem to indicate that it is a form of treatment departing from so-called 'traditional' scient

According to USFDA, a combination product is one composed of any combination of a drug and device; biological product and device; drug and biological product

ific practices and is just a possibility for a new treatment of disease. The truth is, so called 'alternative' medicine is the natural treatment of disease that was in effect in ancient times l

; or drug, device, and biological product and fixed dose combination would include two or more combinations of drug.

Examples of combination products may in

ng before conventional medicine was ever introduced. Alternative medicine is traditional, whereas conventional medicine is relatively new and not traditional. So conventional medicine should rig

lude drug-coated devices, drugs packaged with delivery devices in medical kits, and drugs and devices packaged separately but intended to be used together.

htly be deemed 'alternative.'

Upon the introduction of conventional medicine, what is now called alternative medicine was suppressed, insomuch that many sufferers are very distrustful of the

here is enormous increase in the number of combination products entering the market in the recent years. Combination products have proven advantages but fixe

se of ancient treatments because they have been made to believe that such treatments are ineffectual or even dangerous.

Yet, many ancient practices as Chinese, water treatment, herbal remed

d dose combinations are still in the process of convincing regulatory authority on their advantages over the single ingredient formulations.

Combination pro

ies, massage and Ayurveda (Indian medicine believed to be the oldest and most complete medical system) are still being practised with great results; and, in recent times, other systems also

ucts have become life saving products for the pharmaceutical companies who doesn’t have many innovative molecules in their product pipeline and have been inc

ased upon the ancient forms of natural healing have emerged. These include such therapies as homeopathy, osteopathy, chiropractic, aromatherapy, nutritional medicine, naturopathic, and many

easingly used in the product life cycle management. Even the companies having product patents are trying to extend their product life cycle through the combi

other natural therapies that have proved to support the natural healing function of the body with excellent results.

In spite of this, there are persons who would prefer to suffer than give

nation products and maximize the revenues. But the companies involved in this practice are overlooking that they are burdening the patients both economically

such treatments a chance. However, when all else fail, many of those same persons are now returning to such therapies with the hope of finding relief.

Although there are different alternative

and physically. They need to rightly judge the benefits of the combination products and they have to even look at the risks involved when combining the produ

therapies with varying beliefs and techniques, there are common principles under which they are all operating:

1. The body can heal itself naturally and remain stable.

2. Heal

ts. Some of the combination products were well accepted by physicians while others suffered. Companies involved in development of combination products are fi

h problems can be contributed to factors of mind, body and emotions.

3. It is more important to get to the root cause of an illness and treat the whole person than to concentrate upon symp

ding difficulty in defining their combination products and facing various challenges from selecting a combination to marketing it.

Following aspects would a

oms only.

4. A person can contribute to his own healing if he pays more attention to his health.

5. The same method of treatment cannot be suitable for everyone since each person is unique in

dd to the challenges in developing combination products:

Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well?
Which combination prod

his physical, mental, and spiritual build. This is why two persons may be diagnosed with the same disease and the same level of illness, and one survives and the other succumbs. Your mind

cts are meaningful and rational?
Which therapeutic categories to select?
Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients?
Do combin

an work wonders.

The main difference between so-called alternative medicine and conventional medicine is that the latter is too concerned with treating the symptoms of disease

tions increase the patient compliance?
What would be the developing cost?
How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen

by scientific techniques and technology instead of treating the whole person and the cause of disease. On the other hand, alternative medicine puts much emphasis upon the prevention of dise

t?

As combination products don't fit into the traditional categories of drugs, medical devices, or biological products, the USFDA is in the process of devel

se (as mentioned above), and seeks to treat the whole person so as to strengthen the immune system to bring about a sustained healing.

Many diseases that have been deemed "incurable" are be

ping new procedures for reviewing their safety, efficacy and quality.

Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust

ing

healed by natural 'alternative' means today but, unfortunately, they have never been heard of by countless sufferers. I enjoy making my own natural remedies from nature's herbs, vitamins

y and representatives from various regulatory agencies are working out to design the regulatory requirements for manufacture and sale of combination products

and nutrients. I have been doing this for years and have always been quite healthy. You too can avoid the effects of costly synthetic prescription drugs used as medicines. It is up to you to

.

As there is an increasing trend of the combination products companies manufacturing such products should be able to tackle the problems involved in the de

stop poisoning yourself, maintain good health and save.

This article is written for information only and is not intended to suggest treatment of any disease. Information contained herein is

elopment. They need to be wiser in analyzing the market trends and the regulatory requirements.

Companies that provide selfless information through particip

based on research I have done and just want to share with interested persons. Anyone suffering from a disease is advised to consult a recognized practitioner for advice.

Part 2 to follow ..

tion in industry events and feedback to regulatory authorities would be able to face the challenges and will be successful in developing combination products

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