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June 18, 2012
P&G adds new 'so you can rest' medicine to its portfolio

Procter & Gamble on Monday officially announced the introduction of ZzzQuil, a sleep aid addition to its Vicks NyQuil and Vicks DayQuil brands.

CINCINNATI — Procter & Gamble on Monday officially announced the introduction of ZzzQuil, a sleep aid addition to its Vicks NyQuil and Vicks DayQuil brands.

“ZzzQuil not only helps reduce the time it takes for a person to fall asleep, but [also] allows them to sleep soundly so they can wake up rested and refreshed,” stated Dave Tomasi, marketing director of North America for Vicks. “It is a sleep-only solution that delivers effective relief to consumers suffering from occasional sleeplessness.”

February 6, 2012
More fans of P&G's Vicks said Manning possessed that 'no sick days' spirit over Brady

More fans wished New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning well before his Super Bowl win Sunday than fans of the opposing quarterback — New England's Tom Brady.

CINCINNATI — More fans wished New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning well before his Super Bowl win Sunday than fans of the opposing quarterback — New England's Tom Brady. Responding to a Vicks-branded poll on which of this year’s players will live up to the Vicks’ “no sick days” spirit, 45% of fans named Manning and 35% Brady.

November 2, 2011
Drew Brees signs on as 'VapoDad' for Vicks

Procter & Gamble on Monday announced that NFL quarterback Drew Brees will be the first-ever "VapoDad" representing Vicks VapoRub.

CINCINNATI — Procter & Gamble on Monday announced that NFL quarterback Drew Brees will be the first-ever "VapoDad" representing Vicks VapoRub.

Appearing alongside his son Baylen, Brees will be seen in television and print advertisements for VapoRub this upcoming cold and flu season.

Historically, VapoRub has only featured women as the primary caregiver in its advertisements. With fathers becoming increasingly involved in the upbringing of their children, Vicks felt it was important to feature its first "VapoDad."

September 26, 2011
P&G kicks off NFL Facebook contest

Procter & Gamble on Monday announced its Vicks-brand NyQuil and DayQuil will pick up on its “Most Dedicated Fan” Contest with Drew Brees, quarterback for the New Orleans Saints.

CINCINNATI — Procter & Gamble on Monday announced its Vicks-brand NyQuil and DayQuil will pick up on its “Most Dedicated Fan” Contest with Drew Brees, quarterback for the New Orleans Saints. The Facebook contest will reward the NFL’s most dedicated fan who never misses a moment of the season with two tickets to Super Bowl XLVI.

January 13, 2011
FDA limits amount of acetaminophen in prescription drugs

The Food and Drug Administration is capping the amount of the painkiller acetaminophen in prescription drugs due to the risk of liver toxicity, the agency said Thursday.

SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration is capping the amount of the painkiller acetaminophen in prescription drugs due to the risk of liver toxicity, the agency said Thursday.

December 20, 2010
Vicks huddles up with Drew Brees to find most dedicated NFL fan

Procter & Gamble brands Vicks DayQuil and Vicks NyQuil last week kicked off its “Search for the Most Dedicated NFL Fan” — a new Facebook contest featuring two tickets to Super Bowl XLV as the top prize.

CINCINNATI — Procter & Gamble brands Vicks DayQuil and Vicks NyQuil last week kicked off its “Search for the Most Dedicated NFL Fan” — a new Facebook contest featuring two tickets to Super Bowl XLV as the top prize.

P&G has partnered with New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees to help get the word out about the contest.

Fans who visit Facebook.com/NyQuil will choose the finalist they feel is most deserving of the two Super Bowl tickets and embodies the spirit of the most dedicated fan among 32 fan finalists, one from each NFL team.

August 22, 2010
Cough-cold category preps for presumably weak season

There are three factors that will help shape the upcoming cough-cold season: supply chain, illness...

February 28, 2010
Cutting through cough-cold clutter could capture consumer dollars

Not even the threat of an H1N1 flu pandemic could shake today’s recession-minded employee from...

February 4, 2010
Consumers' cough-cold agenda influenced by retailers, suppliers

Not even the threat of an H1N1 flu pandemic could shake today’s recession-minded employee from...

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT Not even the threat of an H1N1 flu pandemic could shake today’s recession-minded employee from losing any hours for something like a cold or flu. And not even the Department of Health, which consistently advised sick people to stay home, could change that. Not this year.

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