Thompson Medical Company manufactures and sells Aspercreme, a topical analgesic. Aspercreme is a pain reliever that contains no aspirin. Thompson’s advertisements strongly suggest that Aspercreme is related to aspirin, however, by claiming that it provides “the strong relief of aspirin right where you hurt.” Is Thompson’s advertisement for Aspercreme false and misleading? Explain.

Thompson Medical Company manufactures and sells Aspercreme, a topical analgesic. Aspercreme is a pain reliever that contains no aspirin. Thompson’s advertisements strongly suggest that Aspercreme is related to aspirin, however, by claiming that it provides “the strong relief of aspirin right where you hurt.” Is Thompson’s advertisement for Aspercreme false and misleading? Explain.

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