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March 2, 2011
Report: FDA warns of long-term PPI use

The Food and Drug Administration is warning that long-term use of a class of drugs for gastroesophageal reflux disease may decrease levels of magnesium in the body and increase the risk of such side effects as seizures and heart rhythm problems, according to published reports.

February 4, 2011
New England Patriots' offensive line receives Prilosec OTC-sponsored award

NFL commentator John Madden and the Prilosec OTC team on Thursday awarded the New England Patriots’ offensive line the 2010 Madden Most Valuable Protectors Award, presented by Prilosec OTC.

January 6, 2011
P&G's Prilosec OTC sponsors second annual Madden Most Valuable Protectors Award

Procter & Gamble and popular NFL broadcaster John Madden will be generating exposure for the Prilosec OTC brand with P&G’s sponsorship of the second annual Madden Most Valuable Protectors Award, presented by Prilosec OTC. Voting started Thursday morning.

December 22, 2010
Prilosec OTC’s ‘Heartburn gone … power on’ tagline nixed by NAD

The National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus on Tuesday ruled that Procter & Gamble provided reasonable support for claims that Prilosec OTC provides “superior acid control” over a competing product, Prevacid 24HR. However, the NAD recommended P&G discontinue a comparative claim made in a context that doesn’t reference acid control, the review board added.

October 25, 2010
Prilosec OTC taps two football stars for Living Proof campaign

Procter & Gamble on Tuesday announced the signing of two NFL offensive linemen — New...

September 23, 2010
Perrigo seeks approval for generic Zegerid OTC, Schering-Plough files suit

Perrigo has filed for regulatory approval of a generic version of an over-the-counter medication for...

June 30, 2010
Par, Prasco launch GERD treatment

Generic drug maker Par Pharmaceutical has launched a generic version of a drug used to...

June 6, 2010
Marketing pieces of the digestive puzzle

When Schering-Plough Consumer Healthcare began distributing its Zegerid OTC in April, the last piece of...

May 24, 2010
FDA: Prolonged PPI use may increase risk of bone fractures

Prolonged use of a common class of drugs for treating digestive problems may increase the...

May 2, 2010
FDA approves Vimovo

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug by AstraZeneca and Pozen for treating...

February 11, 2010
Solantic to offer cheap prescriptions

A company that operates walk-in clinics in Florida is offering cheap prescriptions to some of...

January 10, 2010
New P&G initiative may create clash of the OTC titans

This is shaping up to be a Fight Night dream card, with the battle arena...

January 6, 2010
P&G develops new program in line with Prilosec OTC

Procter & Gamble on Wednesday revealed a little of its Prilosec OTC marketshare protection strategy...

January 6, 2010
Teva announces settlement agreements with AstraZeneca

Teva announced Thursday that it has entered into two definitive agreements with AstraZeneca to settle...

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