List of GlaxoSmithKline products

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GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is a British multinational pharmaceutical company. The company was established in 2000 by the merger of Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham. GSK is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies globally and has a broad portfolio of products in various therapeutic areas. This article provides a list of some of the key products manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline.

Prescription medicines[edit | edit source]

  • Abacavir - An antiretroviral medication used to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS.
  • Advair - A combination of fluticasone propionate and salmeterol used in the management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
  • Augmentin - An antibiotic used to treat a number of bacterial infections.
  • Avodart - A medication used primarily to treat enlarged prostate in men.

Vaccines[edit | edit source]

  • Cervarix - A vaccine against certain types of cancer-causing Human Papillomavirus (HPV).
  • Infanrix - A vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis.
  • Rotarix - A vaccine against rotavirus, which causes severe diarrhea in children.

Consumer healthcare products[edit | edit source]

  • Nicorette - A brand of products for nicotine replacement therapy.
  • Sensodyne - A brand of toothpaste and mouthwash targeted at individuals with sensitive teeth.
  • Panadol - A brand of paracetamol-based analgesic products.

Discontinued products[edit | edit source]

  • Myodil - A contrast agent used in myelography, discontinued due to safety concerns.
  • Pandemrix - A vaccine for the H1N1 influenza virus, discontinued after being linked to an increased risk of narcolepsy.

This list is not exhaustive and only includes some of the key products manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline. For a complete list, please refer to the company's official website or product catalog.

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