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Placebo Liquid-filled capsule

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division · Phase 3 active Small molecule

This drug is a placebo, meaning it has no active therapeutic effect.

This drug is a placebo, meaning it has no active therapeutic effect. Used for Treatment of various conditions in clinical trials as a control.

At a glance

Generic namePlacebo Liquid-filled capsule
SponsorJohnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division
ModalitySmall molecule
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

As a placebo, it does not interact with any biological molecules or systems. It is used as a control in clinical trials to compare the effects of an active treatment.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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