Tylenol GoTabs
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
McNeil Consumer Healthcare announces the launch of Extra Strength Tylenol GoTabs, the first-ever adult chewable Tylenol tablets Oct 3. The chewable tablets, available in spearmint ice flavor, are the "ideal solution for travelers, especially airline passengers unsure about what forms of medication are permitted on commercial flights, drivers stuck in traffic or commuters dealing with train and bus delays," the firm says. The six-count blister packs are small enough to "slip easily into a jacket pocket, briefcase or purse," the release adds. TSA announced in August it loosened up restrictions on liquids, allowing four ounces of non-prescription liquid medications on board (1"The Tan Sheet" Aug. 21, 2006, In Brief)...
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