The name brand is Ketostix.

You are correct.....they don't work very well but many beginners like to use them for confirmation. I am willing to bet anyone that has been on low carb for more than 4 months no longer use the things due to the misreadings and aggrivation they cause.

I bought one bottle when I started.....8 months later I threw out the remainer of the strips because I no longer needed them. I know exactly when I am in ketosis and when I am not