Healthy Skepticism Library item: 4681

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Publication type: Journal Article

Levine SJ, Barton TL.
Labels for nonprescription medications.
N Engl J Med 1993 Jul 22; 329:(4):280-1

Abstract:

The front panel of the package of Chlor-Trimeton Non-Drowsy Decongestant clearly states what the active ingredient is and gives the indication which is different from that for Chlor-Trimeton Allergy Tablets

Recently two companies have changed either the strength of the medication or the contents in their over-the-counter medications but retained the same trade name.

Keywords:
*letter to the editor/United States/drug names/ labeling/change in drug contents/ over-the-counter medications/Schering-Plough/Chlor-Trimeton/industry perspective/ETHICAL ISSUES IN PROMOTION: DRUG NAME

Notes:

Reply to: Stephen Levine et al., New England Journal of Medicine 1993;329:280-281.
Conflict of interest: Dr. Clayton works for Schering-Plough.