New Products In Brief
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Claritin liquid gel caps available: Schering-Plough launches its non-drowsy allergy medicine Claritin in liquid-filled capsules. Kenilworth, N.J.-based S-P Jan. 14 says Claritin Liqui-Gels are the first liquid-filled capsules to ease allergy symptoms such as itchy, watery eyes, sneezing and runny noses. The drug is available for adults and children ages 6 and older nationwide, with the suggested retail price of $29.99 for 40-count packs of 10 mg gel caps and $23.99 for 24-count packs. Unlike S-P's Claritin-D and some other nonprescription allergy drugs, Claritin products do not contain pseudoephedrine and are available on store shelves