Category: Over-the-Counter Drugs
Asia Over-the-Counter Drugs
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Analgesics in Hong Kong, China
... Chinese consumers, represented a substantial source of demand for analgesics in Hong Kong. The resurgence of inbound travel has certainly provided a tailwind for the category's recovery efforts. However, the delayed rebound in visitor spending ... Read More
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Sleep Aids in Vietnam
... aids from pharmacies without a prescription, the perception that OTC sleep aids can be harmful prevents stronger sales. Nevertheless, sleep aids has continued to perform well in 2024. The number of consumers in Vietnam experiencing ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in China
... COVID-19 infections. Persistent respiratory illnesses throughout late 2023 and early 2024 have sustained demand to some extent. However, sales in the summer have underperformed compared with 2023, due to a combination of waning post-COVID-19 demand, ... Read More
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Eye Care in Vietnam
... and dry eyes caused by prolonged use of digital devices such as computers, smartphones, televisions, and tablets for online content such as social networking via platforms including Facebook and TikTok. Moreover, worsening air pollution in ... Read More
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Sleep Aids in the Philippines
... the number of call centres, spurred by foreign investments and the country’s skilled English-speaking workforce, has led to many employees working night shifts to cater to various global time zones. This shift work has resulted ... Read More
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Sleep Aids in Hong Kong, China
... space is the increasing popularity of time-release melatonin products, which cater for consumers aware of the benefits of a sustained release of the sleep-regulating hormone. Dutch import, Valdispert, offers a distinctive Melatonin Triple Layer Tablet ... Read More
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Thailand
... and instead prefer those with natural elements, with the latter perceived as safer, healthier, and, more importantly, have fewer side effects. This is particularly noticeable in cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies where herbal/traditional ... Read More
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Herbal/Traditional Products in the Philippines
... to circulate in the Philippines, mobility restrictions have been significantly relaxed compared to at the height of the pandemic. As a result, there has been a noticeable increase in common illnesses like coughs, colds, and ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Japan
... categories, which is expected to result in stability in the category overall in retail current value terms in 2024. However, performances are set to vary across categories. For instance, there are few categories in dermatologicals ... Read More
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Analgesics in China
... of lockdown restrictions in the final quarter of 2022. The strong growth of these anti-fever products in Q1 2023 has created a challenge to growth in 2024, and is set to drive a decline in ... Read More
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Consumer Health in Thailand
... noncommunicable diseases such as heart disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease, and diabetes, along with general joint pain as they age. Many are also taking a more holistic approach to their overall health and wellbeing by ... Read More
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Consumer Health in Hong Kong, China
... boosted the demand for vitamins and dietary supplements, and over-the-counter (OTC) products, as consumers seek to address their healthcare and self-medication needs. At the forefront of this shift is the surging interest in sports and ... Read More
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Consumer Health in the Philippines
... a lasting impact on Filipino lifestyles, with health and wellbeing remaining central concerns. Prior to the pandemic, spending was largely concentrated on medicinal products like cold remedies and analgesics. However, there has been a significant ... Read More
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Analgesics in Vietnam
... relief from mild pain caused by headaches, stress-related ailments, and age-related conditions. As the population ages, there is a greater need for analgesics. Players continue to expand their product offerings to cater to the needs ... Read More
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Analgesics in Japan
... major event that impacted Japan in May 2023 was the reclassification of COVID-19, from a second-class to a fifth-class infectious disease – essentially equating it to seasonal influenza. This shift led many Japanese consumers to ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Vietnam
... more mature. Although still seeing solid growth, consumer demand for such products has become more stable since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, other factors continue to contribute to growth, including the more polluted ... Read More
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Sleep Aids in China
... retail current value terms in 2024. With the increasing pressures of modern life, and shifts in daily dietary habits, such as the consumption of caffeinated beverages, insomnia has gradually extended beyond the elderly to affect ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in the Philippines
... This trend is being driven by rising urbanisation, which creates favourable conditions for the spread of mild to moderate viral respiratory illnesses among the population. As the country continues to develop, an increasing number of ... Read More
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Analgesics in Thailand
... particularly with regard to medicines that are popular among Chinese tourists, following the easing of pandemic restrictions, is also contributing to overall growth in the category. Strong performers include adult and paediatric acetaminophen, combination products, ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Hong Kong, China
... pharmaceuticals, consumer perception of user-centric methods has improved, highlighting the convenience and effectiveness of these products. Topical allergy remedies/antihistamines and antipruritics are gaining traction as society shifts towards more active lifestyle... Euromonitor International's Dermatologicals in ... Read More
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Digestive Remedies in Japan
... digestive remedies is set to continue in Japan in 2024, although growth will not be as sharp as in 2023. Euromonitor International's Digestive Remedies in Japan report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and ... Read More
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Herbal/Traditional Products in China
... for herbal/traditional products, herbal/traditional dietary supplements is expected to see only low retail current value growth in 2024, slowing from double-digit growth the previous year, due to changing consumer perceptions. Herbal and traditional ingredients struggle ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in China
... are particularly common, especially during the summer season, due to high temperatures, and are often kept under control by dermatologicals rather than being cured. As a result, the category is heavily dominated by topical treatments, ... Read More
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Digestive Remedies in Hong Kong, China
... Antacids have long been a popular choice among Hong Kong consumers, due to their ability to quickly neutralise stomach acid and provide relief from common issues such as heartburn and indigestion. Given the city's fast-paced ... Read More
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Digestive Remedies in the Philippines
... urban lifestyles, leading consumers to favour quick and convenient food options. This often results in increased instances of indigestion and other digestive issues. Euromonitor International's Digestive Remedies in Philippines report offers a comprehensive guide to ... Read More
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