McNeil Consumer Healthcare rolls out new Zyrtec allergy solutions, iPhone app

FT. WASHINGTON, Pa. McNeil Consumer Healthcare last week launched two new allergy solutions — Children’s Zyrtec Perfect Measure and Zyrtec Itchy Eye Drops.

The company also announced the launch of AllergyCast, an iPhone application that allows allergy sufferers to get the latest allergy and weather information at the touch of a button.

With Zyrtec AllergyCast, allergy sufferers can see a 48-hour allergy forecast, check the top allergens in their area and get the hourly, daily or 10-day weather forecast. Users will even be able to map out and compare pollen levels at multiple locations.

“There are over 50 million allergy sufferers in the U.S., and they all have unique ways of combating their allergies,” stated Rohinish Hooda, VP marketing, Upper Respiratory, McNeil Consumer Healthcare. “Our goal is to provide a variety of solutions that will help them manage their allergy symptoms.”

Children’s Zyrtec Perfect Measure are pre-filled spoons of Children’s Zyrtec allergy medicine for children ages six years and older. The spoons are simple to use and provide accurate dosing.

The new Zyrtec Itchy Eye Drops contains ketotifen fumarate and provides targeted allergy itchy eye relief for up to 12 hours.