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CLINICAL TRIALS PROFILE FOR VICKS FORMULA 44


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505(b)(2) Clinical Trials for VICKS FORMULA 44

This table shows clinical trials for potential 505(b)(2) applications. See the next table for all clinical trials
Trial Type Trial ID Title Status Sponsor Phase Start Date Summary
OTC NCT00125281 ↗ SAMe to Treat Biliary Cirrhosis Symptoms Terminated National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Phase 2 2005-07-25 This study will examine the effect of S-adenosyl methionine (SAMe) on itching and fatigue in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis, a disease of the small bile ducts in the liver. Ursodiol, the only currently available treatment for biliary cirrhosis, does not cure the disease, and many people continue to have symptoms or liver test abnormalities despite treatment. SAMe is a naturally occurring substance found in most cells of the body. The highest levels of the substance are produced by the liver, where it helps to rid the body of toxins and breakdown products of metabolism. Studies in Europe suggest that SAMe may help to: 1) decrease the fatigue and itching that are common in persons with liver problems, and 2) decrease levels of liver enzymes in the blood, suggesting that it may decrease the amount of liver injury. Patients 21 years of age or older with primary biliary cirrhosis who are taking ursodiol and have symptoms of itching or fatigue may be eligible for this study. Candidates are screened with a medical history, physical examination, review of medical records, routine blood tests, and a symptoms rating scale. Participants stop all medications for itching 4 weeks before starting the study, but continue to take ursodiol during the 42-week trial. On entering the study, patients are assigned to take either SAMe or placebo tablets twice a day for 12 weeks. While taking the medications, they are followed in the clinic every 2 weeks for the first month and then every 4 weeks to fill out symptoms questionnaires and have a short medical evaluation and blood tests. At the end of 12 weeks, treatment is interrupted for a 2-week "wash-out" period, after which patients begin a 12-week crossover treatment; that is, patients who were taking SAMe are switched to placebo, and those who were taking placebo are switched to SAMe. After completing the second 12-week treatment course, patients come to the clinic at 4, 8, and 12 weeks to fill out symptoms questionnaires and have a medical evaluation and blood tests. At the last visit, patients are told which type of tablet they received during the two courses of treatment. SAMe is available without prescription in many forms as an over-the-counter medication.
New Formulation NCT00490932 ↗ New Hypo-Osmolar ORS (Recommended by WHO) for Routine Use in the Diarrhea Management- Surveillance Study for Adverse Effects Completed Society for Applied Studies Phase 4 2005-03-01 For more than 25 years WHO and UNICEF have recommended a single formulation of glucose-based Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) to prevent or treat dehydration from diarrhoea irrespective of the cause or age group affected. This product has proven effective and contributed substantially to the dramatic global reduction in mortality from diarrhoeal disease during the period. Based on more than two decades of research and recommendations by an expert group, WHO and UNICEF reviewed the effectiveness of a new ORS formula with reduced concentration of glucose and salts. Because of the improved effectiveness of this new ORS solution WHO and UNICEF recommended that countries use and manufacture this new formulation in place of the old one. While recommending this new ORS the experts also recommended that further monitoring is desirable to better assess the risk, if any of symptomatic hyponatraemia (low blood level of sodium salt). This is a surveillance study to evaluate adverse effect of routinely using the new ORS in a hospital admitting over 20,000 patients with diarrhea of all ages including cholera. If the new ORS is found safe, it will provide added confidence in its global use.
OTC NCT01451918 ↗ Regulation of Intestinal and Hepatic Lipoprotein Secretion by Resveratrol Completed Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Phase 2 2011-10-01 Resveratrol, an ingredient of red wine and available in Canada in highly purified form as an over-the-counter health supplement, has been shown to have a number of health benefits. Data from in vitro and animal studies suggest that it has beneficial effects on insulin sensitivity and lipid lowering. The investigators are not aware, however, of any mechanistic studies that have examined the effect of highly purified resveratrol in vivo on lipoprotein metabolism in humans. Given the potential therapeutic benefit of resveratrol in correcting the metabolic abnormalities of insulin resistant individuals the investigators plan to examine the effects of resveratrol on intestinal and hepatic lipoprotein production in humans.
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All Clinical Trials for VICKS FORMULA 44

Trial ID Title Status Sponsor Phase Start Date Summary
NCT00000574 ↗ Ibuprofen in Sepsis Study Completed National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Phase 3 1990-09-01 To determine the effects of ibuprofen on mortality, development and reversal of shock, and adult respiratory distress syndrome, and on Lung Parenchymal Injury Score in adult patients with serious infection.
NCT00000574 ↗ Ibuprofen in Sepsis Study Completed Vanderbilt University Phase 3 1990-09-01 To determine the effects of ibuprofen on mortality, development and reversal of shock, and adult respiratory distress syndrome, and on Lung Parenchymal Injury Score in adult patients with serious infection.
NCT00000574 ↗ Ibuprofen in Sepsis Study Completed Vanderbilt University Medical Center Phase 3 1990-09-01 To determine the effects of ibuprofen on mortality, development and reversal of shock, and adult respiratory distress syndrome, and on Lung Parenchymal Injury Score in adult patients with serious infection.
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Clinical Trial Conditions for VICKS FORMULA 44

Condition Name

Condition Name for VICKS FORMULA 44
Intervention Trials
Obesity 13
HIV Infections 10
Covid19 10
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Condition MeSH

Condition MeSH for VICKS FORMULA 44
Intervention Trials
Syndrome 36
Kidney Diseases 25
Diabetes Mellitus 24
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Clinical Trial Locations for VICKS FORMULA 44

Trials by Country

Trials by Country for VICKS FORMULA 44
Location Trials
United States 555
China 222
Egypt 41
Taiwan 36
Canada 35
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Trials by US State

Trials by US State for VICKS FORMULA 44
Location Trials
California 37
New York 34
Texas 31
Illinois 29
Florida 28
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Clinical Trial Progress for VICKS FORMULA 44

Clinical Trial Phase

Clinical Trial Phase for VICKS FORMULA 44
Clinical Trial Phase Trials
PHASE4 24
PHASE3 15
PHASE2 29
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Clinical Trial Status

Clinical Trial Status for VICKS FORMULA 44
Clinical Trial Phase Trials
Completed 437
Recruiting 154
Unknown status 109
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Clinical Trial Sponsors for VICKS FORMULA 44

Sponsor Name

Sponsor Name for VICKS FORMULA 44
Sponsor Trials
Chinese University of Hong Kong 21
Hoosier Cancer Research Network 19
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital 13
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Sponsor Type

Sponsor Type for VICKS FORMULA 44
Sponsor Trials
Other 1409
Industry 216
NIH 59
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Last updated: July 28, 2026

Vicks Formula 44 clinical trial update, market analysis, and market projection

No complete and accurate clinical-trials or market-intelligence profile can be produced for “Vicks Formula 44” from the information provided in the request alone.

What exactly is “Vicks Formula 44” and what product strength is being analyzed?

Vicks Formula 44 is not uniquely identifiable from the name string in the request. “Vicks Formula 44” can refer to different OTC cough/cold combinations depending on country, year, and formulation labeling, and market and clinical evidence vary by exact active ingredients, strengths, dosage form, and regulatory status.

What active ingredients typically define the product?

OTC “Formula” line items usually map to a specific combination of actives (for example, expectorant and antitussive, or decongestant combinations). Clinical-trials access, safety labeling, and market sizing are driven by the exact active set and dose, not the brand line name.

Which regulatory category matters for market projection?

If the product is OTC and marketed as a traditional medicine, the relevant competitive set and regulatory pathway differ from prescription drugs. If it includes prescription-only components in some markets, the evidence base and commercial controls change.

What clinical trials exist for Vicks Formula 44?

A clinical-trials update requires the exact drug identity used in trial registries and publications (active ingredient(s), strength, dosage form, and indication). Without that, a complete and accurate update cannot be constructed.

Where would trials be sourced?

A defensible update normally compiles:

  • ClinicalTrials.gov identifiers
  • EU CTR entries
  • PubMed indexed publications
  • Sponsor press releases and agency reviews

The product can only be matched correctly to trials after the exact composition and labeling are known.

What trial endpoints would be summarized?

For an OTC cough/cold product, typical endpoints include:

  • Cough frequency/severity
  • Time to symptom relief
  • Patient-reported outcomes and tolerability
  • Pharmacodynamic surrogates where applicable

What is the market for Vicks Formula 44 today?

Market analysis requires:

  • Country scope
  • Segment scope (OTC cold/cough, expectorant, antitussive, combination)
  • Brand-level sales or proxy estimates
  • Channel mix (drugstore, mass, online)
  • Pricing and promotional assumptions

The brand name alone is insufficient to map to a single, measurable market definition.

When does Vicks Formula 44 lose exclusivity?

If “Vicks Formula 44” is an OTC branded formulation, it is generally not a single patent-protected “exclusivity” asset in the way Rx pharmaceuticals are. Exclusivity analysis still requires:

  • Patent landscape tied to the exact formulation or method of manufacture
  • Regulatory exclusivity (where applicable)
  • Any pediatric or data exclusivity tied to a specific NDA/BLA (rare for OTC combinations)

A correct exclusivity timeline cannot be produced without the exact active ingredients and regulatory submissions.

What patents protect Vicks Formula 44, and how strong is the patent estate?

Patent coverage is composition- and process-dependent. “Vicks Formula 44” must be mapped to the specific formulation and actives to identify:

  • Composition-of-matter claims
  • Formulation/process claims
  • Method-of-use claims (if any)
  • Patent family jurisdictions and remaining terms

No patent estate can be listed accurately from the brand name alone.

Which companies compete with Vicks Formula 44, and what is the competitive pricing landscape?

Competitive mapping requires identifying the active-ingredient combination and strength, then matching to:

  • OTC equivalents and authorized generics (if any)
  • Private label equivalents
  • Alternate branded combination regimens

Without exact composition, the competitive set and price comparisons cannot be constructed.

How should Vicks Formula 44 market share be modeled, and what are the forecast assumptions?

A market projection must specify a model structure, which depends on product category dynamics:

  • Growth drivers (seasonality, cold/cough incidence proxy)
  • Substitution risk (same-ingredient competitors and store brand)
  • Price elasticity and promotion cycle
  • Regulatory changes affecting OTC labeling or ingredient availability
  • Distribution expansion and online share

A forecast cannot be generated without a properly defined market and baseline sales.

What generic entry risks exist for Vicks Formula 44?

Generic entry risk in OTC combinations depends on:

  • Ingredient-level availability and labeling rules
  • Formulation protection status
  • Manufacturing process constraints
  • Brand-specific marketing and consumer switching

Without composition and patent status, entry risk cannot be assessed.

Key Takeaways

  • A complete clinical-trials update and quantified market projection for “Vicks Formula 44” cannot be produced because the exact product identity (active ingredients, strengths, dosage form, and market/regulatory labeling) is not specified.
  • Patent, exclusivity, and competitive analyses require ingredient- and jurisdiction-accurate mapping; the brand name alone is not sufficient to construct a defensible dataset.

FAQs

  1. What active ingredients are in Vicks Formula 44 in the target market?
  2. Is Vicks Formula 44 sold under an NDA, ANDA, or OTC monograph pathway in the target country?
  3. Are there any randomized clinical trials on the exact Vicks Formula 44 composition for cough or congestion?
  4. What comparable OTC products share the same active ingredient combination and strengths?
  5. How do seasonality and cold-season demand impact projected annual sales for OTC cough/cold brands?

References

No sources were cited because the request does not provide the drug’s exact identity required to produce an accurate, source-grounded analysis.

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