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Focus on Healthy Aging - I have terrible heartburn. What can I do to relieve it?

January 11th, 2009

Heartburn occurs when harsh stomach acids back up and come into contact with the delicate lining of the esophagus. It can feel like a burning pain in your chest and throat. Everyone’s heartburn triggers are a bit different, but you’re more likely to get it after eating anything spicy, fatty, or greasy.

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Chain Drug Review - Antacid tablets

January 10th, 2009

Antacid tablets

% change % change
vs. vs.
Trade class Dollar sales year ago Unit sales year ago

TOTAL MASS MARKET $1,029,862,000 11.3% 144,909,100 2.4%
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DRUG STORES $536,123,600 14.3% 65,071,350 5.8%
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Drug Store News - Digesting an acquisition: Patrick Hennig, Boehringer Ingelheim

January 6th, 2009

Following the announcement that Johnson & Johnson would acquire Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals entered into an agreement with Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer to acquire the U.S. rights to the over-the-counter Zantac product line for $509.5 million in cash.
Drug Store News caught up with Boehringer Ingelheim’s Patrick Hennig for his thoughts on Boehringer’s digestive p…

Business Wire - Taro Receives Tentative Approval for Ranitidine Syrup ANDA

January 3rd, 2009

Generic Equivalent of Zantac[R] Syrup
HAWTHORNE, N.Y. — Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (”Taro,” Pink Sheets: TAROF) reported today that it has received tentative approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (”FDA”) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application f…

Philadelphia Inquirer, The - Glaxo will pay billions to IRS

December 29th, 2008

In the biggest tax settlement in U.S. history, the drug giant GlaxoSmithKline P.L.C. has agreed to pay $3.4 billion to the federal government in a case with tax implications for other multinational corporations. GlaxoSmithKline, based in London with a U.S. headquarters in Philadelphia, said it was settling to avoid a far bigger potential hit from allegations that it undervalued its U.S.

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Chain Drug Review - Boehringer to buy Zantac

December 26th, 2008

RIDGEFIELD, Conn. — Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc. is buying the Zantac brand from Johnson & Johnson for $505.5 million.
Sale of the nonprescription heartburn drug is contingent on J&J completing its planned acquisition of the consumer health busin…

MMR - Winn-Dixie

December 23rd, 2008

The supermarket operator highlighted several offers on its online flyer for Dublin, Ga., good through February 6, including selected PepsiCo Inc. 24-packs of Pepsi or Aquafina water, two for $11 ; Procter & Gamble Co. Pampers diapers or jumbo training pants, selling for $7.99; and Glaxo-SmithKline PLC Zantac 75 or Zantac 150, 24- to 30-count, selling for $7.99.

Internal Medicine News - New OTC Zantac dose

December 19th, 2008

Zantac is approved in a 150-mcg over-the-counter dose for the relief of heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach, and for the prevention of heart-burn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach brought on by certain foods and beverages, when taken 30-60 minutes before eating or drinking. Contact Pfizer Inc., 800-223-0182 or 212-573-2323.

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Heartburn Reflux Remedy - How to Get Rid of Heart Burn Naturally

December 16th, 2008

Is there really a heartburn reflux remedy that works better than antacids? Yes, and it actually cures your acid reflux permanently by healing two things, your esophagus and lower esophageal sphincter.And how can you get rid of heart burn naturally? By using a variety of therapies that include your diet, some lifestyle habits, some herbs and some simple remedies which all work to regrow tissue on the esophagus and strengthen the sphincter.The …

Treatment for GERD - 8 Free Tips to Naturally Treat Acid Reflux and Heartburn

December 14th, 2008

You are not alone and you are not the only one searching for a treatment for GERD. Internet statistics show that people searching for GERD (gastro esophageal reflux disease), acid reflux and heartburn have been exponentially increasing over the past few years. And there are 2 possible reasons because of the high internet traffic on this subject.People are discovering that taking antacids will only treat the GERD for weeks! And millions of people …