OTC Product Updates (October 2016)
Read about the new OTC products featured in October 2016.
Marketed by: Chattem Inc
IcyHot Lidocaine Cream Plus Menthol is a nongreasy formulation for desensitizing aggravated nerves and numbing pain. The product can be used on the back, neck, shoulders, knees, elbows, feet, ankles, legs, hands, and wrists. A thin layer of the cream can be applied to an affected area every 6 to 8 hours, without exceeding 3 applications in a 24-hour period.
For More Information: icyhot.com
Perform Foot Pain Relief Kit
Marketed by: TheraBand
Perform Pain Reliever and the TheraBand Foot Roller have come together in the Perform Foot Pain Relief Kit to provide maximum relief. Perform is a topical analgesic that can be rolled onto the affected area for temporary pain relief from arthritis, sore muscles, and joint discomfort that often arise during a run or workout. The TheraBand Foot Roller is designed to provide temporary relief from foot pain associated with common conditions and excessive activity. Its ridges deliver a therapeutic foot massage, and its 1.5-inch diameter shape stretches the plantar fascia and toes to help users increase flexibility. The Foot Roller, which includes basic exercise instructions, can be chilled or frozen to help reduce inflammation and pain.
For More Information: thera-band.com
ProOcular Daily Contact Lenses
Marketed by:Comfort Vision
Comfort Vision recently announced the availability of a 90-pack configuration for ProOcular daily disposable contact lenses. Previously, the product was only available in 3-pack cartons. The product offers patients the benefits of trusted polymacon material and the advantages of a daily Dual Aspheric Lens design.
For More Information:comfort-vision.com
Knock Out Aches and Pains From Cold
October 30th 2019The symptoms associated with colds, most commonly congestion, coughing, sneezing, and sore throats, are the body's response when a virus exerts its effects on the immune system. Cold symptoms peak at about 1 to 2 days and last 7 to 10 days but can last up to 3 weeks.
COPD: Should a Clinician Treat or Refer?
October 27th 2019The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) defines the condition as follows: “COPD is a common, preventable, and treatable disease that is characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation that is due to airway and/or alveolar abnormalities usually caused by significant exposure to noxious particles or gases.â€
Diabetic Ketoacidosis Is Preventable With Proper Treatment
October 24th 2019Cancer, diabetes, and heart disease account for a large portion of the $3.3 trillion annual US health care expenditures. In fact, 90% of these expenditures are due to chronic conditions. About 23 million people in the United States have diabetes, 7 million have undiagnosed diabetes, and 83 million have prediabetes.
What Are the Latest Influenza Vaccine Recommendations?
October 21st 2019Clinicians should recommend routine yearly influenza vaccinations for everyone 6 months or older who has no contraindications for the 2019-2020 influenza season starting at the end of October, according to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
What Is the Best Way to Treat Pharyngitis?
October 18th 2019There are many different causes of throat discomfort, but patients commonly associate a sore throat with an infection and may think that they need antibiotics. This unfortunately leads to unnecessary antibiotic prescribing when clinicians do not apply evidence-based practice.
