WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT Drug companies had better take a close look at their portfolios and make sure they aren’t marketing unapproved drugs. Any excuses they might have for making prescription drugs without regulatory approval will go unheeded by Food and Drug Administration officials.
(THE NEWS: FDA shuts down unapproved Glenmark, Konec drugs. For the full story, click here)
Boehringer-Ingelheim recently introduced its Dulcolax Balance, a fast-dissolving, clear, tasteless powder that combines with water and helps bring the active ingredient (Polyethylene Glycol 3350) right where it needs to go to restore regularity and relieve constipation in 1 to 3 days.