September 01, 2009
Schering-Plough has expanded the Claritin product line with the introduction of Claritin 12-Hour RediTabs (loratadine), a non-drowsy antihistamine in a quick dissolving tablet.
August 25, 2009
McNeil Consumer Healthcare has expanded the Zyrtec product line with the introduction of Children's Zyrtec Perfect Measure (cetirizine HCl syrup) and Zyrtec Itchy Eye Drops (ketotifen fumarate ophthalmic solution).
August 24, 2009
The FDA has approved an expanded pediatric indication for Xyzal (levocetirizine dihydrochloride, from UCB and Sanofi-aventis) to include the relief of symptoms associated with perennial allergic rhinitis and the treatment of the uncomplicated skin manifestations of chronic idiopathic urticaria in children ≥6 months of age.
June 16, 2009
The FDA has requested that manufacturers of leukotriene modifiers include a precaution in the drug labeling regarding neuropsychiatric events that have been reported in some patients taking montelukast (Singulair, from Merck), zafirlukast (Accolate, from AstraZeneca) and zileuton (Zyflo CR from Cornerstone Therapeutics).
January 27, 2009
McNeil Consumer Healthcare has expanded its line of Zyrtec (cetirizine HCL) products with the introduction of Children's Zyrtec Allergy Bubble Gum Syrup, a sugar-free, dye-free medication.