Content about Motion sickness

May 7, 2013
Sato Pharmaceutical touts ZenTrip motion sickness solution to New Yorkers on the go

Sato Pharmaceutical, maker of ZenTrip, an over-the-counter motion sickness remedy, recently completed an outdoor urban panel promotion with Duane Reade drug stores in New York, driving trial to the remedy’s thin-film medicated strip.

CARSON, Calif. — Sato Pharmaceutical, maker of ZenTrip, an over-the-counter motion sickness remedy, recently completed an outdoor urban panel promotion with Duane Reade drug stores in New York, driving trial to the remedy’s thin-film medicated strip.

Street-level displays were strategically placed throughout New York at subway entrances to reach multiple audiences with increased frequency, noted Russ Allison, Sato general manager U.S. 

October 15, 2012
NASA, Epiomed Therapeutics partner on development of scopolamine nasal spray

NASA's Johnson Space Center and Epiomed Therapeutics have signed an agreement to develop and commercialize a NASA-crafted, fast-acting nasal spray to fight motion sickness.

HOUSTON — NASA's Johnson Space Center and Epiomed Therapeutics have signed an agreement to develop and commercialize a NASA-crafted, fast-acting nasal spray to fight motion sickness. 

September 21, 2012
FDA approves Mylan motion sickness drug

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic drug for motion sickness made by Mylan.

PITTSBURGH — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic drug for motion sickness made by Mylan.

The drug maker announced Friday that the FDA had approved meclizine hydrochloride tablets in the 12.5-mg, 25-mg and 50-mg strengths. Mylan said it would launch the drug immediately.

The drug is a generic version of Pfizer's Antivert, which is used to treat nausea, vomiting and dizziness associated with motion sickness. Antivert had sales of about $53.5 million during the 12-month period ended in June, according to IMS Health.

May 17, 2012
Prestige Brands highlights new Dramamine for Kids product in fiscal 2012 call

Prestige Brands on Thursday morning announced the launch of Dramamine for Kids.

IRVINGTON, N.Y. — Prestige Brands on Thursday morning announced the launch of Dramamine for Kids, noting that 34% of households (with children between the ages of 2 years and 12 years) have a child with motion sickness. According to the company, it is estimated that one-third of moms currently are using a Dramamine adult formula but would prefer a pediatric product.

May 1, 2012
Help I'm Nauseous latest Help Remedies product launch

Help Remedies on Tuesday announced the launch of its Help I’m Nauseous antiemetic.

NEW YORK — Help Remedies on Tuesday announced the launch of its Help I’m Nauseous antiemetic.

Help I’m Nauseous contains eight, nondrowsy meclizine tablets in the 25-mg strength for relief of motion sickness in an easy to carry, portable package.

“Motion sickness is a common part of traveling and our product is small and easy to pack,” Help Remedies CEO Richard Fine said. “It’s a great item to throw into your travel bag, whether you are traveling by air, sea or street.”

April 3, 2012
Psi Bands generates 'buzz' at Travel Goods Association trade event

Psi Bands, stylish drug-free wristbands for the relief of nausea, were voted the most buzz-worthy product of the year at the Travel Goods Association trade show held in Las Vegas, the company announced earlier this month. The "Buzz Award" is given once per year to the product that has created the most "buzz" at the Travel Goods Show's New Products Pavilion as voted on by retailers and members of the press.

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. — Psi Bands, stylish drug-free wristbands for the relief of nausea, were voted the most buzz-worthy product of the year at the Travel Goods Association trade show held in Las Vegas, the company announced earlier this month. The "Buzz Award" is given once per year to the product that has created the most "buzz" at the Travel Goods Show's New Products Pavilion as voted on by retailers and members of the press.

August 18, 2011
Sato launches motion-sickness thin-strip solution

Sato Pharmaceutical on Wednesday launched Zentrip, a new motion-sickness product featuring a fast-dissolving, fast-acting, citrus-flavored meclizine hydrochloride thin-strip.

TORRANCE, Calif. — Sato Pharmaceutical on Wednesday launched Zentrip, a new motion-sickness product featuring a fast-dissolving, fast-acting, citrus-flavored meclizine hydrochloride thin-strip.

December 17, 2010
Prestige Brands to acquire Dramamine from McNeil Consumer Healthcare

Prestige Brands Holdings on Thursday announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets associated with the Dramamine business in the United States from McNeil Consumer Healthcare for $76 million in cash.

IRVINGTON, N.Y. — Prestige Brands Holdings on Thursday announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets associated with the Dramamine business in the United States from McNeil Consumer Healthcare for $76 million in cash.

“The company expects to quickly and smoothly integrate Dramamine into the Prestige portfolio and drive growth through enhanced brand support,” stated Matthew Mannelly, Prestige Brands CEO.

August 2, 2010
Reed's anti-nausea beverage now available at Publix

Reed's, the maker of a line of sodas popular in natural food stores, on Tuesday...

LOS ANGELES Reed's, the maker of a line of sodas popular in natural food stores, on Tuesday announced that Publix will begin carrying Reed's natural ginger nausea relief, a ginger-based remedy for nausea and motion sickness, in the over-the-counter remedy aisle in all Publix locations.

 

"This is a terrific fit for both Reed's and Publix and we are excited to introduce Reed's natural ginger nausea relief into all Publix supermarket locations in the Southeast and expand our distribution," stated Chris Reed, chairman and CEO of Reed's.

 

March 22, 2010
CVS/pharmacy to carry Reed's Rx line

Beverage supplier Reed's on Tuesday announced that CVS/pharmacy has agreed to carry the new Reed's...