Our medicines and products

• Prescription
• Vaccines
• Over-the-counter

Our prescription medicines treat medical conditions of all kinds—diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure, herpes, cancer, depression, migraine, HIV, stomach and skin problems, infections and flu.

Prescription medicines available in the US

As infants and young children we visited the doctor to get our vaccinations and booster shots. As adults, we hardly remember the sting from those shots—but those vaccines have worked to help us avoid some diseases altogether throughout our lives.

Researchers are looking for easier ways to deliver vaccines. Instead of getting a shot, someday you may be able to:

• Take a vaccine orally
• Inhale a vaccine
• Place a patch on your skin

Even unborn children may one day be vaccinated against childhood diseases.

These GSK vaccines are available in the United States:

References

Whether you're fighting a cold, trying to quit smoking, dealing with dry skin or acid indigestion, your first stop is often your local drug store. We bring medicines and healthcare products to millions of people - over-the-counter, without a prescription.

These are our major over-the-counter products:

Abreva is the only over-the-counter cold sore medicine approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to shorten the healing time and the duration of symptoms. Consumers now have convenient access to a product that goes beyond soothing to actually heal cold sores.

alli

Weight loss

alli is the only FDA-approved weight loss product available without a prescription. Approved for use by overweight adults in conjunction with a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet, alli helps people lose 50% more weight than diet alone. It is the first clinically proven pill to be combined with a comprehensive support program including an individually tailored online action plan that provides support and additional tools to lose weight. alli will be available in stores in Summer 2007.

Aquafresh

Oral health

Aquafresh is one of the world's largest and fastest growing toothpaste and toothbrush brands. The Aquafresh manual toothbrushes not only clean teeth, they are also gentle on gums because of their flexible necks. The Aquafresh range also includes whitening, sensitive, tartar control, and children's toothpaste.

Biotene

Oral health

Biotene is the number one dentist and hygienist recommended dry mouth brand. The Biotene product line effectively relieves dry mouth and provides enzymes that supplement saliva's natural defenses and offers a complete system of products designed specifically for the dry mouth sufferer, including mouthwash, toothpaste, gum, spray, liquid, and gel.

Breathe Right

Snore relief

The Breathe Right brand includes Nasal Strips and Snore Relief products.

Breathe Right nasal strips open nasal passages to relieve nasal congestion due to colds and allergies. Nasal strips let you breathe through your nose so you can close your mouth and stop snoring.

The Breathe Right Snore Relief products provide relief for the throat by lubricating throat tissues to minimize vibrations and control the snoring sound.

Citrucel

Fiber therapy

Citrucel is a therapeutic bulk fiber laxative available only in the US. Available in regular and sugar-free formulas, this product helps restore and maintain regularity. It is also useful in the treatment of constipation associated with other bowel disorders when recommended by a physician. Citrucel is made from methylcellulose, a fiber that does not ferment in the system and therefore produces less gas than some other treatments.

Commit Lozenge

Stop smoking

Commit is the first and only
FDA-approved smoking cessation treatment in the form of a
fast-acting nicotine lozenge. Commit helps control cravings by rapidly delivering medicine to help relieve even your worst symptoms. The medicine is absorbed directly through the lining in the mouth, and continues working after the lozenge is gone.

Gaviscon

Heartburn

Gaviscon is an antacid that helps relieve heartburn due to acid reflux. Gaviscon forms a unique floating barrier in the stomach which helps neutralize acid and provide long lasting relief of heartburn caused by episodes of acid reflux. Gaviscon is marketed by GSK in the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

Hinds

Dry skin

Hinds is a rich lotion that rejuvenates rough, chapped hands and moisturizes dry skin.

Nicoderm CQ

Stop smoking

A nicotine patch that helps a smoker quit by replacing the nicotine supplied by cigarettes with a lower, steadier level of nicotine to relieve nicotine withdrawal symptoms.

Nicorette

Stop smoking

Nicorette is an effective nicotine replacement therapy in a convenient oral dosage form. Nicorette can be used by smokers two ways to control cravings: on a regular schedule to prevent cravings, or during unexpected cravings. Nicorette gum is now available in three flavors—original, mint, and orange.

Os-Cal

Calcium supplement

A trusted brand of calcium supplements for over 50 years in the US, Os-Cal remains the most concentrated form of calcium available. No other brand of calcium has superior absorption to Os-Cal, which is absorbed as readily as the calcium in milk.

Polident

Oral health

Polident denture cleanser cleans between denture material to remove food particles brushing can miss and kills germs that can cause denture odor.

Sensodyne

Oral health

Sensodyne relieves the pain of sensitive teeth, and used daily it helps prevent pain from returning and protects like a regular toothpaste.

Super Poligrip

Oral health

Super Poligrip denture fixative cream provides unbeatable all day hold for a feeling of confidence and control.

Super Wernet's

Oral health

Holds and cushions dentures securely and comfortably.

TUMS

Stomach remedy

TUMS is our largest gastrointestinal brand. For 75 years TUMS has been a trusted remedy for safely and effectively treating heartburn and acid indigestion. It is also a pure and natural source of calcium and the number one doctor-recommended antacid and calcium supplement.