Category: Over-the-Counter Drugs
Asia Over-the-Counter Drugs
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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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Sleep Aids in Japan
... world. This can also be seen from Euromonitor International's Voice of the Consumer: Health and Nutrition Survey, fielded January to February 2024. For instance, when asked, “On average, how many hours of sleep do you ... Read More
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Analgesics in the Philippines
... for headaches relief from other types of moderate pain. Brand loyalty plays a significant role in this market, as the need for these products often arises suddenly, leaving little time to explore alternatives. This loyalty ... Read More
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Digestive Remedies in Vietnam
... in line with the continued rebound of tourism in Vietnam, as well as increasing activities such as dining out and social gatherings in the country. Moreover, the increasing health and wellness trend in Vietnam is ... Read More
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Vietnam
... illnesses, such as coughs, colds, and high blood pressure. Second, herbal/traditional products are generally believed to have minimal side-effects. In addition, herbal/traditional products not only cure specific symptoms/illnesses, but can also improve general long term ... Read More
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Wound Care in Vietnam
... engaging in sports, and travel, leading to a higher likelihood of minor injuries that require wound care products. While volume sales are expected to benefit from the increased time spent on such activities outside the ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Hong Kong, China
... by the spike in inbound and outbound travellers. However, this dynamic environment has been impacted by the reduced access of cough suppressant formulations of pholcodine and codeine formulations up to 0.1%. Pholcodine, a widely used ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Thailand
... of industrialisation, urbanisation and greater traffic levels on the roads, there are rising levels of pollution in the country, especially in densely populated cities such as Chiang Mai and Bangkok, which are notorious for their ... Read More
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Digestive Remedies in China
... expected to normalise in 2024, leading to a return to moderate expansion in retail current value terms. Diarrhoeal remedies, a key category, was particularly impacted by panic-buying and stockpiling in the first half of 2023, ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Thailand
... weakened, exacerbating skin problems. In addition, Thais have resumed outdoor lifestyle and activities, post-pandemic, leading to greater demand for topical germicidals/antiseptics, topical antifungals and antipruritics as there could be a greater risk of skin infections ... Read More
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Japan
... due to the backlash from the higher demand for herbal/traditional dietary supplements which appeal to immune strength during the pandemic. Although on a small scale, growth was seen for herbal/traditional dietary supplements from 2020 to ... Read More
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Digestive Remedies in Thailand
... healthy meals at home due to work commitments means consumer are more likely to adopt unhealthy eating habits (such as consuming fast food), making them more prone to digestive complaints, such as heartburn, indigestion and ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Vietnam
... more stable. The return of tourism and outdoor activities is expected to drive increasing demand for topical germicidals/antiseptics and topical antifungals, due to the greater risk of skin infections and minor injuries. Meanwhile, modern lifestyles, ... Read More
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