Allergy Bestselling Drug: Kyowa Yakuhin’s New North Pole Sinus Infection Capsule W
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
Kyowa Yakuhin's North Pole Sinus Infection Capsual W was identified as the top selling antihistamine drug, accounting for 60 percent of the oral allergy drug market, according to Shinjuku drug store chain Matsumoto Kyoshi. Second in sales was Sato Pharma's Sutonarini S. The convenience of taking the drug once or twice daily, coupled with long- lasting effects, are reasons for their popularity. However, side effect of drowsiness common in antihistamines turned some people to Kyorin Pharma's Cool One Sinus Infection Soft Capsule S, which has anti-drowsiness ingredients. OTC switches such as Daiichi Sankyo's AG series and Zaditen by Norvatis are also drawing attention. (Click for more-Japanese language