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Government prescribes end to over-the-counter sale of cough syrupsEven in small villages with a population of less than 1,000, where certain remedies including cough syrups were allowed to be sold without ...
Bayer bets big on 'self-care' market to deepen India playGlobal pharma major Bayer is significantly expanding its consumer healthcare presence in India, targeting the burgeoning self-care market e...
Common kitchen spices drink can fix multiple stomach problems: Apollo trained doctor's gut health solution goes viralA simple three-ingredient drink made from jeera, ajwain, and fennel seeds has gone viral after Hyderabad-based dermatologist Dr Pooja Reddy...
Haleon may rope in ex-MD of Castrol India to head local bizHaleon India is reportedly set to appoint Kedar Lele, the outgoing MD of Castrol India, as its new chief early next year. Lele will succeed...
A simple burning sensation could mean more than you think and it’s not related to heart, says Harvard-trained gut doctorChronic heartburn, often caused by stomach acid reflux, can lead to serious health issues like esophageal cancer, as highlighted by Dr. Sau...
Razor blade throat Covid variant spreading very fast in U.S - Americans need to keep these things in mindThe NB.1.8.1 COVID variant, dubbed Nimbus, is rapidly spreading across the US, characterized by an intensely painful sore throat likened to...
Drugs panel considering proposal to rein in sale of OTC medicines to prevent misuseIndia's drug advisory board is considering restricting over-the-counter medication sales to prevent misuse and ensure patient safety. The p...
OTC policy can boost drug access, marketA government-appointed panel is considering allowing commonly used cough and cold medicines, antacids, and fever-reducing drugs to be sold ...
Govt mulls allowing sale of common medicines in general storesIndia's committee, under Atul Goel's leadership, is pioneering the development of guidelines for over-the-counter medicines to improve acce...
NMC lists therapeutic categories of drugs which can be sold sans prescriptionIn its 'Regulations relating to Professional Conduct of Registered Medical Practitioners" issued on August 2, the NMC stated that over-the-...
Marksans Pharma gets final USFDA nod for generic version of Famotidine tabletsMarksans Pharma Ltd on Friday said it has received final approval from the US health regulator for its generic version of Famotidine tablet...
Acid reflux is more worrisome than you think, limit intake of tea & peanut butter sandwichesDiet and lifestyle changes can ward off complaints of heartburn.
World Cancer Day: Heartburn and constant use of acid reflux drugs may double the risk of stomach tumourDifficulty in swallowing, blood in vomit and voice change are some signs to watch out for.
Dr Reddy’s recalled all batches of heartburn drug from USRanitidine is commonly prescribed as an antacid and the NDMA impurity scandal had rocked Indian generic makers present in US who were one o...
Piramal acquires Digeplex from Shreya Lifesciences"We believe Digeplex and its associated brands are a strategic fit for our portfolio that will help us move closer towards our stated objec...
Piramal targets Rs 1,000 crore revenue in OTC business on back of buyoutsThe Mumbai-based company is on an acquisition spree and has snapped key brands from global rivals Pfizer and MSD in the last one year for a...
Common antacid may treat tuberculosis: StudyTuberculosis continues to be a global pandemic, second only to AIDS as the greatest single-agent killer in the world.
- Strides Arcolab gets USFDA nod for anti-diabetic drug
Drug firm Strides Arcolab today said it has received the US health regulator's nod to market Acarbose tablets, an anti-diabetic drug, in th...
- JB Chem to hire about 800 medical representatives in 2 yrs
JB Chemicals plans to more than double the strength of its medical representatives in the next 2 years to increase penetration in rural mar...
- J&J bags Pfizer consumer health unit for $16.6bn
Pfizer said on Monday it had reached a definitive agreement to sell its consumer healthcare business to Johnson & Johnson for $16.6bn in ca...