Written by Jörg Melzer and the CAM-Cancer Consortium.
Updated October 1, 2008

Galavit

Abstract and key points

No data with regards to Galavit’s efficacy as a cancer treatment and no independent safety evaluation of Galavit are available.

Galavit contains as a chemically active substance Monosodium 5-Amino-2-3-Dihydro-1-4-Phthalazine Dione. Galavit is claimed to have an immunomodulatory effect on malignant tumours. So far the substance has shown some immunomodulatory effects in one animal experiment and in two human trials in non-cancer patients. No data are available with regards to Galavit efficacy as a cancer treatment.

Citation Jörg Melzer, CAM-Cancer Consortium. Galavit [online document]. http://www.cam-cancer.org/CAM-Summaries/Biologically-Based-Practices/Galavit. October 1, 2008.

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