Health

Category profile

Products in this category relieve common health problems or are products typically applied to the skin. Analgesics, cold/flu/sore throat and gastro-intestinals are generally over the counter medications for common ailments such as pain, fever, cold, flu, sore throat or heartburn. Dettol antiseptic liquids and personal care products help to protect against infection and illness. Veet, RB’s depilatory brand, removes hair leaving beautiful, touchably smooth skin. RB’s skin care range consists of products like Clearasil to fight spots and break-outs for visibly clearer skin and products like E45 for dry skin.

Market position

Nurofen and Gaviscon are leading analgesic and gastro-intestinal brands in Europe and Australia. Strepsils is No.1 in medicated sore throat globally. Mucinex is the No. 1 cough brand in the US and No. 2 in cold and flu products worldwide. Dettol is the No.1 worldwide brand in antiseptics. Veet is the No.1 depilatory brand worldwide. Clearasil is the No.1 brand in Europe across all markets it plays in and is No.3 worldwide for acne treatment. No. 1 in the world for condoms with Durex and Contex.

Click on the key brands in this category to find out more:

Durex | Gaviscon | Mucinex | Nurofen | Scholl | Strepsils |

Durex

Durex has been making highest quality condoms for nearly 80 years. With over 30% of the global branded condom market, it's the no. 1 condom brand in the world. Development of Durex has led to an expansion of the product range to include Durex Play lubricants and vibrators. Durex condoms continue to go from strength to strength with new products such as Durex Tingle and Pleasuremax.

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Gaviscon

Gaviscon is a well-established heartburn and indigestion remedy which provides long lasting relief though its unique raft-forming mode of action. It is prescribed by doctors and recommended by pharmacists and sufferers alike. Gaviscon Advance is stronger and offers longer lasting relief. Following its UK launch in 1997, it is now available in a number of countries globally.

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Mucinex

Mucinex is the USA's leading cough and decongestion remedy, and No.2 worldwide. This brand came with the acquisition of the Adams business.



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Nurofen

Available in over 40 countries, Nurofen is the fastest growing analgesic brand globally and the leading analgesic brand in UK, Australia and New Zealand. Nurofen is available in a variety of formats including tablets, gel caps and liquids. Its range includes Nurofen for Children and heat patches for back pain and menstrual pain.

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Scholl

Scholl footcare focuses on consumer-led innovation. A range of products address: foot, skin and nail conditions; the feet and the body's inherent malfunction; changes to the foot condition due to body function or activities; invaders to the conditions of feet – e.g. wart/verrucas and athlete's foot. Scholl footwear is the brand's most important retail sector and is also expanding into high street shops.

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Strepsils

Strepsils is the world's leading sore throat medicine. Trusted by consumers and pharmacists alike, this leading brand is now present in over 50 countries. From its inception as a sore throat gargle in 1950, the range has grown to a wide range of both lozenges and sprays, giving consumers the choice they want for treating their sore throats.

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