'Smurfs' try to beat cold medicine deadline
Greenwood Commonwealth
Willie James Lee and Roxanna Baker were charged with manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, child endangerment and possession of

San Luis Obispo Tribune
'New' Merck has 40 drugs in mid-, late-stage tests
San Luis Obispo Tribune
More importantly, the transaction diversified Merck overnight by adding Schering's biologic drugs, popular consumer health lines such as Claritin allergy

and more »

The Chattanoogan

COPPERTONE(R) Solar Research Center Unveils Studies on Efficacy of Topical
MarketWatch (press release)
These include household names such as CLARITIN for allergies, COPPERTONE for sun care, DR. SCHOLL'S for foot care, and many more. Merck. Be well.

and more »

Which Stores Have Cheapest Over-The-Counter Drugs?
WCPO
For example, a bottle of 30 Claritin Reditabs cost $24.70 at Walgreens, versus $19.41 at Walmart. That's more than a five-dollar savings!

Wednesday deals...
News & Observer
*Claritin is $17.99 with a $2 Single Check Rebate. Then you can use the $4 coupon from Feb. 21 or Sunday to make the final cost $11.99.

State plans meth database
istockAnalyst.com (press release)
a doctor's prescription before someone could buy cold medications that contain pseudoephedrine such as Sudafed, Claritin-D and Aleve Cold & Sinus.

Best deals for OTC meds
NewsChannel 9 WSYR
For example, a bottle of 30 Claritin Reditabs cost $24.70 at Walgreens vs. $19.41 at Walmart. That's more than a $5 savings! And a 65-tablet bottle of
Best Over-the-counter Med PricesWXYZ

all 3 news articles »

Washington Post
Merck Earnings Preview: Lower Profit, Higher Sales Expected
BloggingStocks (blog)
Inc. (MRK), whose brands include Claritin, Coppertone, Lotrimin, Propecia, Singulair and Vytorin, is scheduled to discuss its fourth-quarter and full-year
Merck & Co., Inc. Q4 2009 Earnings Call TranscriptSeeking Alpha (blog)

all 382 news articles »

CNET
E-prescriptions more reliable than handwritten ones
CNET
We've seen totally unrelated drugs prescribed such as clarithromycin (an antibiotic with a fair amount of drug interactions) instead of Claritin

and more »

Court ruling unleashes flood of 'false mark' patent lawsuits
Chicago Tribune
His suits are against manufacturers of everyday consumer products, such as Advil pain reliever, Claritin-D allergy pills and Dr. Scholl's shoe inserts.

and more »

Traffic Stop Lands Four Behind Bars for Meth Related Charges
WSAZ-TV
He says that all of them at been in Charleston to buy the Claritin, liquid heat and iodine to make meth. All four are being charged with possession of

and more »

Cold meds: Authorities split on law
Hattiesburg American
When the law goes into effect July 1, it will require prescriptions for about 10 drugs - Advil Cold and Sinus, Aleve D, Bronkaid, Claritin-D, Mucinex D,

Washington Post
Merck Sharpe and Dohme appoints executive vice-president
Zenopa
This role will see her take charge of managing and expanding a number of the company's key consumer brands, such as Afrin, Claritin, Lotrimin and Coppertone
Merck & Co., Inc. Q4 2009 Earnings Call TranscriptSeeking Alpha (blog)

all 382 news articles »

Wednesday deals...
News & Observer
*Claritin is $17.99 with a $2 Single Check Rebate. Then you can use the $4 coupon from Feb. 21 or Sunday to make the final cost $11.99.

'Smurfs' try to beat cold medicine deadline
Greenwood Commonwealth
“They are starting to stockpile it now in order to avoid having to get a prescription.” Gov. Haley Barbour signed legislation into law last week that would

CrunchGear (blog)
Panasonic Toughbook C1 claims world's lightest 12.1-inch convertible tablet crown
CrunchGear (blog)
Need a Claritin! Blah! ROTFLOL!” Initially, the screen will be available as a “Multi-touch + digitizer screen allowing input via finger, gestures and

and more »

Best deals for OTC meds
NewsChannel 9 WSYR
For example, a bottle of 30 Claritin Reditabs cost $24.70 at Walgreens vs. $19.41 at Walmart. That's more than a $5 savings! And a 65-tablet bottle of
Best Over-the-counter Med PricesWXYZ

all 3 news articles »

Which Stores Have Cheapest Over-The-Counter Drugs?
WCPO
For example, a bottle of 30 Claritin Reditabs cost $24.70 at Walgreens, versus $19.41 at Walmart. That's more than a five-dollar savings!

Wind whips up allergy season in the desert
The Desert Sun
Over-the-counter drugs like Claritin or Zyrtec can help, too, Waldman said. “But stay away from products like Benadryl — it works quickly but can have a

Reportlinker Adds Global Allergy Drugs Industry
IT News Online
ASIA-PACIFIC III-8 Allergy - Overview III-8 Australia and New Zealand III-8 China III-8 Market Overview III-8 OTC Medications - A Small, But Growing Market

and more »

Dallas-Fort Worth allergy sufferers, brace yourselves
Fort Worth Star Telegram
If Claritin, Zytrec and other over-the-counter medications don't do the trick, allergy sufferers should consult a doctor. Nasal steroid sprays such as

and more »

Impax Laboratories Reports Record Growth in Revenue, Net Income and Earnings
MarketWatch (press release)
Private label revenues increased $2.9 million to $5.5 million primarily due to sales of loratadine/pseudoephedrine, the generic version of Claritin(R) D

Washington Post
Merck Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2009 Financial Results
WebWire (press release)
Consumer Health Care sales were $149 million for the post-merger portion of the fourth quarter of 2009, reflecting solid demand for OTC CLARITIN and foot
Highlights From MRK's Q4 Conference Call: Schering-Plough Merger Continues StreetInsider.com (subscription)

all 382 news articles »

BNET
There's a New Sheriff in Town for Disputed Medical-Ad Claims
BNET
Recently, it ordered McNeil Consumer – another unit of J&J — to change a claim that allergy medicine Zyrtec offered “faster” relief than Claritin,

PennLive.com
Putting Granny to the test: Do kitchen cure-alls really work?
PennLive.com
Other recommendations: Her less messy prescription would be to use an ice pack for cooling and an over-the-counter antihistamine such as Claritin or

Wind whips up allergy season in the desert
The Desert Sun
Over-the-counter drugs like Claritin or Zyrtec can help, too, Waldman said. “But stay away from products like Benadryl — it works quickly but can have a

and more »

Bidding Farewell to February's Doldrums
The Emory Wheel
Oh, I almost forgot: load up on the Claritin and Zyrtec too. Stanton Abramson is a College senior from Raleigh, NC He is president of the Young Democrats of

Wednesday deals...
News & Observer
*Buy $25 or more in Zyrtec or Tylenol products and get $10 in Register Rewards. There have been a couple of Tylenol and Zyrtec coupons over the last few

BNET
There's a New Sheriff in Town for Disputed Medical-Ad Claims
BNET
Recently, it ordered McNeil Consumer – another unit of J&J — to change a claim that allergy medicine Zyrtec offered “faster” relief than Claritin,

The Chattanoogan
Roy Exum: King Tut's DNA
The Chattanoogan
Anyone who has allergies knows that simple antihistamines like Claritin, Zyrtec, and Benadryl affect people differently. Once a sufferer gets the right one

and more »

Missouri Becomes the Fourth State to Connect to Kentucky's Real-time Cold
Your-Story.org (press release)
These are commonly used medicines including well known brands such as Claritin-D, Zyrtec-D, Tylenol Cold and Sinus, Sudafed-D, Aleve-D, Mucinex-D,

and more »

'Smurfs' try to beat cold medicine deadline
Greenwood Commonwealth
Bronkaid, Claritin-D, Mucinex D, Nyquil D, Primatene, Sudafed, Tylenol Sinus Severe Cold and Zyrtec D. Leflore County Sheriff Ricky Banks said he has

Cold meds: Authorities split on law
Hattiesburg American
Bronkaid, Claritin-D, Mucinex D, Nyquil D, Primatene, Sudafed, Tylenol Sinus Severe Cold and Zyrtec D. Mississippi will be the only state other than

Allergies in Fort Worth, Dallas worst in nation Tuesday
Fort Worth Star Telegram
If Claritin, Zyrtec and other over-the-counter medications don't do the trick, allergy sufferers should consult a doctor. Nasal steroid sprays such as

and more »