Schering-Plough launches non-drowsy Claritin Liqui-Gels for allergies

KENILWORTH, N.J. Schering-Plough Corporation on Wednesday launched Claritin Liqui-Gels, the first and only non-drowsy allergy medicine in an easy-to-swallow liquid-filled capsule.

“New Claritin Liqui-Gels is the latest advancement for the 50 million Americans who suffer from allergies,” said John O’Mullane, group vice president, research and development, Schering-Plough Consumer Health Care. “We are pleased to bring this innovative form to the line of non-drowsy Claritin products.”

A recent survey found that 75 percent of consumers who use liquid-filled capsules prefer them over tablets.