New Tavist offering
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Novartis Tavist NightTime Allergy provides "relief from sinus & nasal congestion, runny nose & sneezing" with an antihistamine "so you can rest," product labeling says. Line extension, which began hitting shelves in March, contains diphenhydramine 25 mg as an antihistamine, pseudoephedrine 60 mg as a nasal decongestant and is the only OTC positioned primarily for relief of nighttime allergy symptoms, Novartis says. Available in 24- and 48-count caplets for between $3.99 and $6.99, NightTime Allergy is the Tavist line's fourth offering. Product, which was originally named Tavist D/A, was slated to debut a year ago (1"The Tan Sheet" March 5, 2001, p. 5)...