Category: Over-the-Counter Drugs
South America Over-the-Counter Drugs
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Analgesics in Uruguay
... notably across the first half of 2024, as the attractiveness of buying products in Argentina diminished. As a result, analgesics in Uruguay are now purchased by local retailers, boosting value growth on the landscape. Euromonitor ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Uruguay
... Argentina. Argentina’s exchange rate appreciated in the first quarter of 2024, with an immediate impact on prices of cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies. Consequently, small-scale illicit trade, which had previously accounted for many ... Read More
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Consumer Health in Paraguay
... increases in dengue fever supported acetaminophen, while social media and sports influencers benefited sports nutrition. Moreover, climate change stimulated increases in reported allergies and thereby boosted the popularity of antihistamines/allergy remedies (systemic). Euromonitor International's Consumer ... Read More
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Uruguay
... use herbal products as they consider them healthier and are keen to avoid chemicals and unnatural ingredients found in mass products. As natural trends have gained ground, herbal/traditional products have seen their portfolios expanding, with ... Read More
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Digestive Remedies in Uruguay
... of sedentary lives impacting local consumers, leading to rising rates of obesity. The digestive pathologies that Uruguayan suffer the most are gastroesophageal reflux, gallstones, and irritable bowel syndrome. However, the population is expected to con... ... Read More
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Consumer Health in Uruguay
... trade, with goods including medicines, dermatological and digestive products, sports nutrition, and dietary supplements bought from Argentina and sold at lower prices to consumers in Uruguay. This was especially problematic in bordering cities like Salto ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Uruguay
... will give extra strength to the category. As a result, antipruritics is becoming the best performing dermatological in 2024, which is led by Urufarma with Prurisedan, followed by Spefar with Cortifar. The category remains very ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Ecuador
... with Lomecan V, have invested in advertising campaigns to eliminate the taboos associated with vaginal issues and to promote awareness and empower women to seek treatment without embarrassment. These advertising campaigns educate about the causes, ... Read More
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Digestive Remedies in Ecuador
... of digestive remedies in the country, especially diarrhoeal remedies and probiotics (which are tracked under dietary supplements). Most diarrhoeal remedies are oral rehydration solutions (ORS), where Abbott Nutrition’s Pedialyte, is the leader, closely followed by ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Peru
... the Global Niño started in 2024, impacting the country. Euromonitor International's Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Peru report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a ... Read More
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Analgesics in Peru
... positively. With consumers becoming more cost-conscious, many have reached for generics, which are more affordable compared to branded goods. This has had an impact on overall value sales, with consumers shifting to cheaper products, reducing ... Read More
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Digestive Remedies in Peru
... of bacteria in food. This occurs in a country where 57.3% of the population has a refrigerator in their homes. This has impacted sales of products, including bismuth and magnesium hydroxide, which are largely used ... Read More
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Consumer Health in Peru
... Due to lower disposable incomes, consumers have reduced the frequency of purchases, often only buying goods aligned with urgent health needs. In addition, the landscape for generics has grown, boosting sales of more affordable options ... Read More
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Peru
... have much lower prices than most chemical remedies offered in pharmacies. This has caused the habits of more traditional and conservative Peruvians to opt for traditional products, while awareness of these products is growing among ... Read More
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Ecuador
... results and fewer adverse effects. Products enjoy good penetration and are available in the main pharmacy chains in the country, as well as in the wide network of health food stores. Euromonitor International's Herbal/Traditional Products ... Read More
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Consumer Health in Ecuador
... the lowest in Latin America. This is mostly the result of the significant security crisis Ecuador has been grappling with in recent years, which increased at the end of 2023 and reached its highest point ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Peru
... in 2024. The impact of both has been noticeable for a large part of the population, especially in the country's coastal region, where average temperatures are already higher than in the interior area. This situation ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Ecuador
... products has subsequently been in decline. However, sales remain higher than pre-pandemic levels as many consumers have become accustomed to taking flu and cough medication without visiting a doctor. Euromonitor International's Cough, Cold and Allergy ... Read More
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Sleep Aids in Peru
... of the Coastal Niño and Global Niño phenomena, have also impacted the sleep quality of consumers. This is especially the case in coastal areas, where the annual thermal sensation is greater. This is partnered with ... Read More
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Analgesics in Ecuador
... base in the country and drive sales. The #YoRecomiendo FinalinForte (I Recommend Finalin Forte) campaign, for instance, promotes the product’s use for both headaches and hangovers. Xray Dol, meanwhile, is advertised as being effective for ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Bolivia
... particularly pronounced due to ongoing inflation. The primary driver behind the rising prices is the increased costs associated with financial intermediation in importing finished products and raw materials. Volume growth is influenced by the early ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Bolivia
... in terms of volume, reflecting positive indices, while value sales are driven by considerable inflationary pressures in the country. This inflation affects dermatological products in general. The rise in prices is primarily due to increased ... Read More
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Digestive Remedies in Colombia
... prices continue to rise. The performance of digestive remedies is partly informed by increased stress levels among Colombian consumers, with a peak in gastrointestinal diseases observed during the first half of the year. Meanwhile, diarrhoeal ... Read More
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Analgesics in Colombia
... in treating pain. Adult acetaminophen and adult combination analgesics are performing positively. The demand for acetaminophen benefits from the alarming rise in dengue cases, while the use of combination analgesics is driven in most part ... Read More
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Analgesics in Bolivia
... influenced by ongoing outbreaks of dengue and influenza, which have kept per capita consumption levels above pre-pandemic figures. Value sales growth is driven by constant inflation in prices resulting from a significant decline in foreign ... Read More
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