Our medicines and products

We make medicines and products for a wide range of conditions and uses—from consumer healthcare products, to vaccines and prescription medications. Browse through our product lines below.

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.

Select by product name

Prescription medicines available in the US

US Trademark

Generic

Advair

salmeterol, fluticasone propionate

albendazole

melphalan

retapamulin ointment

naratriptan

amoxicillin

argatroban

fondaparinux sodium

nelarabine

amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium

Avandamet

rosiglitazone maleate and metformin hydrochloride

Avandaryl

rosiglitazone maleate and glimepiride

Avandia

rosiglitazone maleate

dutasteride

nizatidine

mupirocin

beclomethasone dipropionate

tositumomab

ibandronate sodium

cefuroxime axetil

zidovudine and lamivudine

carvedilol

carvedilol phosphate

pyrimethamine

dextroamphetamine sulfate

Digibind

sorbitol BP and sodium chloride BP

Dyazide

hydrochlorothiazide/triamterene

isradipine

alvimopan

lamivudine

abacavir sulfate and lamivudine

Flolan

epoprostenol sodium

Flonase

fluticasone propionate

Flovent

fluticasone propionate

Fortaz

ceftazidime

Hycamtin

topotecan hydrochloride

Imitrex

sumatriptan succinate

InnoPran XL

propranolol hydrochloride

lamotrigine

digoxin

chlorambucil

fosamprenavir calcium

Lovaza

omega-3-acid ethyl esters

Malarone

atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride

Mepron

atovaquone

Myleran

busulfan

Parnate

tranylcypromine sulfate

Paxil

paroxetine hydrochloride

Paxil CR

paroxetine hydrochloride

Promacta

eltrombopag

Relenza

zanamivir

Requip

ropinirole hydrochloride

Requip XL

ropinirole

Retrovir

zidovudine

Rythmol

propafenone hydrochloride

Rythmol SR

propafenone hydrochloride

Serevent

salmeterol xinafoate

Tabloid

thioguanine

Timentin

ticarcillin disodium / clavulanate potassium

Treximet

sumatriptan and naproxen sodium

Trizivir

abacavir sulfate, lamivudine, and zidovudine

Tykerb

lapatinib

Valtrex

valacyclovir hydrochloride

Ventolin

albuterol

Veramyst

fluticasone furoate

Vesicare

solifenacin succinate

Wellbutrin

bupropion hydrochloride

Zantac

ranitidine hydrochloride

Ziagen

abacavir sulfate

Zinacef

cefuroxime (no sulfate)

Zofran

ondansetron hydrochloride

Zovirax

acyclovir

Zyban

bupropion hydrochloride SR

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:

US Trademark

Generic

Boostrix

tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis vaccine, adsorbed

Engerix-B

hepatitis B vaccine (recombinant)

Fluarix

influenza vaccine

FluLaval

influenza vaccine

Havrix

hepatitis A vaccine, inactivated

Infanrix

diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine adsorbed

Kinrix

diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis adsorbed and inactivated poliovirus vaccine

Pediarix

diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis adsorbed, hepatitis B (recombinant) and inactivated poliovirus vaccine combined

Rotarix

rotavirus vaccine,live,oral

Twinrix

combined hepatitis A (inactivated virus) and hepatitis B vaccine (genetically derived surface antigen)

References

Ehreth J. The global value of vaccination. Vaccine. 2003;21:596-600.

Ehreth J. The value of vaccination: a global perspective. Vaccine. 2003;21:4105-4117.

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:

US Trademark

Condition

Abreva

Cold sores

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 percent 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.

BC Powder

Pain

BC has the right pain reliever for you. Because BC is a powder it gets in your bloodstream fast and goes to work fast to speed relief to where you need it most.

Beano

Gas

Beano is a dietary supplement that helps prevent gas. Beano contains a food enzyme from a natural source that works with your body's digestion to break down the complex sugars in gassy foods making them more digestible. Beano is not a drug. It is the only natural product available that can help prevent gas.

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.

Chap-et

Dry lips

Helps prevent and temporarily protects chafed, chapped, cracked, or windburned lips. Chap-et medicated lip balm is specially formulated to relieve the pain and itching associated with fever blisters and cold sores.

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.

Contac

Cough/Cold

GSK Consumer Healthcare's leading respiratory tract brand, Contac is a comprehensive line of adult cold and flu remedies effective for relief day and night

Debrox

Ear wax

With Debrox, ears can stay clear of built-up earwax, dirt, and debris. Debrox is safe, gentle, non-irritating, and features an active ingredient clinically proven to be effective. More doctors recommend Debrox than all other earwax removal products combined.

Ecotrin

Heart health

Ecotrin is 100% aspirin in a safety coating that protects the stomach from upset and irritation caused by ordinary aspirins. It is the ideal aspirin therapy for the prevention of heart attacks and strokes and/or the prevention of arthritis pain.

Feosol

Iron supplement

Feosol iron supplement has been the brand physicians have recommended most since 1990. Feosol helps prevent and treat iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia. Feosol has two different formulations of iron supplement products: Feosol carbonyl iron caplets and Feosol ferrous sulfate tablets.

FiberChoice

Fiber therapy

FiberChoice fiber supplement contains 100% soluble natural fiber. FiberChoice products promote regularity and good digestive health. Each two tablet dose contains 4 grams of fiber.

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.

Geritol

Multivitamin

A leading multivitamin designed to meet all your daily requirements, including vitamins A, C, and E in 100% pure anti-oxidant form. Geritol is also a source of extra iron.

Gly-Oxide

Oral health

For temporary (problem) use,
Gly-Oxide cleanses canker sores and minor wounds or gum inflammation resulting from minor dental procedures, dentures, orthodontic appliances, accidental injury, or other irritations of the mouth and gums. Gly-Oxide can also be used to guard against the risk of infections in the mouth and gums.

Goody's Powder

Headache

For temporary relief of minor aches and pain due to headaches, arthritis, colds, and fever. Goody's is also available in PM formula for pain with sleeplessness and body pain formula for minor body aches and pains.

Hinds

Dry skin

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

Massengill

Feminine hygiene

Massengill is specially designed for a woman's body. The nozzle has been thoroughly researched and tested for the comfort and cleansing of a woman's intimate area. Massengill is formulated to match the pH range of healthy women.

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.

Nytol

Insomnia

Nytol is a nighttime sleep aid provided as fast dissolving Nytol Quick Caps which are available in packages of 16, 32, and 72 caplets. For the convenience of a liquid gel in a maximum strength dose, choose Nytol Quick Gels in packages of 8 softgels.

Oasis

Oral health

Oasis moisturizing mouthwash and mouth spray for dry mouth helps moisturize your mouth, locks in moisture, and helps protect from dryness.

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.

Phazyme

Gas

Phazyme provides fast
multi-symptom gas relief that goes to work in minutes. Ultra Strength Phazyme softgels contain the highest dose of the #1 physician and pharmacist recommended ingredient for the treatment of bloating—symptoms commonly referred to as gas.

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.

Sominex

Insomnia

Sominex contains diphenhydramine, which turns off the body's "awake system" and helps a person relax and fall asleep. It will provide approximately six to eight hours of restful sleep.

Stanback

Headache

For relief of minor aches and pain due to headaches, body aches, arthritis, and cold and fever.

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.

Tagamet HB

Heartburn

Tagamet, which contains cimetidine, has been used for over 20 years to treat peptic
acid-related disorders including ulcer disorders including ulcer disease and dyspepsia. Tagamet was switched to an
over-the-counter form as Tagamet HB 200 indicated for use in prevention and relief of heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach. In 1999, Tagamet HB 200 Liquid was introduced as the first liquid over-the-counter H₂ blocker.

Targon

Oral health

Targon is a unique mouthwash specially formulated to help rid your teeth of tobacco tar, leaving teeth whiter, breath fresher, and your whole mouth feeling and tasting minty clean.

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.

Vivarin

Fatigue