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I have 300 tubes of COPAXONE lip balm. I intend to give them out to homeless people here in Denver.


Posted by homeless dude

It says (glatiramer acetate for injection) on the tube under the COPAXONE name.

Why would it say for injection on a lip balm? Is this safe to be giving away?

 
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Hi,

Copaxone is a drug used for multiple sclerosis patients. It is usually injected, not rubbed on the lips.

It is possible that the manufacturer got lip balm to give away to doctors and patients to advertise the medication. If that is the case, the ingredient list may be printed on the other side of the tube. Look for tiny print.

Sometimes, these promotional items are too small to fit the ingredient list on the item, so the ingredients are printed on the box used for shipping.  Check the box.

If it said "Google" you wouldn't be worried about it. So, did you get the lip balm from a reputable source? A Doctor or clinic that you know? They can tell you how they got it.

I hope this helps. Thanks for helping those less fortunate.

Best to you,

CK Wilde
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