OTC Product Updates (February 2016)
Read about the new OTC products featured in February 2016.
Bayer Consumer Healthcare
Alka-Seltzer Heartburn + Gas ReliefChews offer fast relief of heartburn and relief of bloating, pressure, or the stuffed feeling commonly referred to as gas. The soft-textured chews are smooth, rather than chalky or gritty, and are tropical fruit flavored. The chews contain calcium carbonate as an antacid and simethicone as an antigas agent. Adults and children 12 years and older should chew and swallow 1 to 2 chewable tablets every 2 to 4 hours as symptoms occur, or as directed by a doctor.
For More Information:alkaseltzer.com
ROLAIDS SOFTCHEWSMarketed by:Chattem, Inc
Rolaids Softchews deliver fast-acting relief of heartburn, sour stomach, and acid indigestion. The chews are available in strawberry and orange flavors. Each chew contains 1330 mg of calcium carbonate as an antacid, and 235 mg of magnesium hydroxide, also as an antacid. Patients should chew 2 to 3 chews as symptoms occur, as directed by a doctor. Patients should not take more than 5 chews in a 24-hour period, and should not take the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks.
For More Information:rolaids.com
RHINASE SOOTHING NASAL GELMarketed by:Profounda, Inc
Rhinase Soothing Nasal Gel is a wetting agent-based moisturizer and lubricant used to relieve dry nose and crusty mucus caused by allergies, low humidity, chronic sinusitis, or nosebleeds. The product is steroid-, dye-, aloe-, and fragrance-free, and it can be safely used in conjunction with cold, allergy, and sinus medications. It is indicated for daily use.
For More Information:rhinase.com
Knock Out Aches and Pains From Cold
October 30th 2019The symptoms associated with colds, most commonly congestion, coughing, sneezing, and sore throats, are the body's response when a virus exerts its effects on the immune system. Cold symptoms peak at about 1 to 2 days and last 7 to 10 days but can last up to 3 weeks.
COPD: Should a Clinician Treat or Refer?
October 27th 2019The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) defines the condition as follows: “COPD is a common, preventable, and treatable disease that is characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation that is due to airway and/or alveolar abnormalities usually caused by significant exposure to noxious particles or gases.â€
Diabetic Ketoacidosis Is Preventable With Proper Treatment
October 24th 2019Cancer, diabetes, and heart disease account for a large portion of the $3.3 trillion annual US health care expenditures. In fact, 90% of these expenditures are due to chronic conditions. About 23 million people in the United States have diabetes, 7 million have undiagnosed diabetes, and 83 million have prediabetes.
What Are the Latest Influenza Vaccine Recommendations?
October 21st 2019Clinicians should recommend routine yearly influenza vaccinations for everyone 6 months or older who has no contraindications for the 2019-2020 influenza season starting at the end of October, according to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
What Is the Best Way to Treat Pharyngitis?
October 18th 2019There are many different causes of throat discomfort, but patients commonly associate a sore throat with an infection and may think that they need antibiotics. This unfortunately leads to unnecessary antibiotic prescribing when clinicians do not apply evidence-based practice.
